Don Austin Email & Phone Number

Northeast And Mid-Atlantic

New England, New York, Eastern Canada

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic

Maintain and expand a network of successful independent retailers through support and development.

Northeastern States

The Semco Sales and Consulting Group is an organization of sales associates representing major manufacturers in the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry. Semco's associates have worked in the industry as far back as 1969 and cover the Northeast, MidAtlantic and MidWest as well as most of the major U.S. markets. Please contact me for additional information, catalogs, pricing, or programs from the following manufacturers:Haviland ChemicalsProTeam Pool and Spa ChemicalsCaribbean Blue Pool and Spa Chemicals Clear Result ChemicalsSpa Pure ChemicalsJED Pool ToolsHaviland HoseHoffinger Industries - Embassy, Lomart & Doughboy PoolsDelta UVOrenda Enzyme TechnologiesFree Flow Hot TubsGeyser GuysPrime Time ToysFinisUSA ToyZoo Noodles Pool EssentialsLiFoam ProductsFilter Saver

Managing the sales and growth of in-ground pool systems, construction materials and accessories to dealers and distributors in the Northeast ranging from Maine to Virginia.

Managed sales and support for the Sundance Spas brand hot tubs and their retail accessories for Jacuzzi in the Northeast region ranging from Maine to Buffalo.

Outside Sales for regional (ME-VA) pool supply company. Responsible for account management and new accounts within CT, Central MA, Western NH and Eastern VT.

Thomaston, Ct

• Developed the network and database system for the company. Linking POS and inventory systems to streamline information retrieval.• Led effort to provide value-added products to inground pool construction, increasing the total number of pools sold by creating a more interesting product. Increased average pool sale from $12K to $24K and gross sales from $288K to $750K in one year. Culminating in $2.2M in annual sales by terms end.• Initiated program to find lowest cost vendors in all brand name products to maximize company profits. By forecasting sales and purchasing larger lots of product, saved $35K in shipping costs in one year. Larger quantities also brought with it larger discounts increasing margins 15% percent in many cases.• Oversaw development of website and managed Search Engine Optimization

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