Garry St. Martin Email & Phone Number

Merrillville, In, Us

Greater Chicago Area (Lowe'S Region 4)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Multi State Region

-Work with Home Depot District and Regional management to assure execution of the Makita program-Communicate opportunities to Merchandise Execution Team in person and via DBSR-Utilize Home Depot credit programs for large contractor purchases-Responsible for meeting defined yearly sales goals-Retailer portfolio: The Home Depot

Midwest Territory

-Evaluated sales reports to determine action plans-Built solid relationships with kitchen designers and store management-Performed in store product and sales methods training-Scheduled and participated in District Training sessions-Coordinated and supported sales events, store openings and promotions-Presented Lowes credit options to secure customer purchases -Provided design assistance to Kitchen Designers -Presented information to stores concerning pricing, features and benefits, new product introductions and competitive advantages-Assisted in expediting resolution of customer issues-Reported designer experiences to address customer needs-Collected and provided competitor information & VOC to the National Sales Manager-Responsible for meeting & exceeding defined market share-Retailer portfolio; Lowe's Home Improvement

Greater Chicago Area

-Developed and implemented effective training programs -Used retailers private label credit card program to close large complete office solutions -Conducted classroom and informal trainings -Worked with District management to secure district trainings -Educated retail sales associates on HP selling strategies -Reported VOC and competitor information -Retailer portfolio; Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Micro Center, Frys Electronics

Chicago South & Northwest Indiana

-Developed effective sales plan to achieve $14M sell-through budget -Supervised team of 3rd party reps to achieve sales, market share and unit goals -Presented Best Buy credit card options to close large purchases -Built strong relationships with all levels of management and retail associates -Trained retail partner and third party employees on Sony product features and benefits -Executed retail strategies and action plans -Chosen to represent Sony at the 2012,13 & 14 International Consumer Electronics Show -Developed and deployed creative merchandising and visual displays -Supported new product launches -Compile and reported in field VOC & competitor information -Retailer portfolio; Best Buy, hhgregg. Costco, Tiger Direct

Northern - Central Illinois & Indiana

-Performed in store training on products and application methods -Scheduled and participated in Market Training sessions -Communicated with store management to maintain product levels and order feature items -Obtained and relayed information to stores concerning pricing, features and benefits, new product introductions and competitive advantages -Expedited the resolution of customer problems/complaints -Communicated with associates on proper merchandising and selling techniques -Coordinated and supported sales events, store openings and promotions -Reported information to corporate to support departmental needs -Provided competitor information & VOC to the National Ops Manager and VP of National Accounts -Provided assistance to other sales reps to cover events, grand openings, training and special projects -Responsible for meeting & exceeding sell-through budget -Retailer portfolio; Wal-Mart

United States

-Represented Uniboard at the International Builders Show and various other events -Drove growth by expanding customer base calling on distributors and big box retailers -Wrote and maintained a current training manual -Conducted product trainings for installers, retailers and third party rep groups -Reported competitive information to National Sales Manager and VP of National Accounts -Worked with store management to maintain product levels -Investigated and resolved product issues with distributors and retailers -Expedited resolution of customer complaints/problems -Participated in new store openings -Supervised new display and product launches -Retailer portfolio; Wal-Mart, Menards, Sam's Club

Greater Chicago Area

-Drove double digit year over year sales growth -Represented Stanley/Bostitch at Home Depot Corporate training events -Conducted contractor training events and product demonstrations -Worked with district and store management to sell in promotional displays -Maintained set integrity and expanded product presence by acquiring new locations within stores -Provided product knowledge to associates and customers -Reported competitive market information to Regional Management -Supervised new product launches to guarantee success -Worked with store management to ensure sufficient inventory levels -Expedited sell through of promotional buys -Processed RTV's -Retailer portfolio; Home Depot