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VP/SALES & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE – INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING | GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION | CONSTRUCTION | MRO | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Industry expert with in-depth knowledge of the sales process and hands-on relationship building at all levels. Reputation as a positive change agent who builds world-class teams and transforms business through effectively leading teams, influencing customer relations, and resourcefully innovating products. Corporate leader with deep understanding of business structure – from strategic direction to tactical execution – including budgeting, engineering, staffing/training, program management, and sales performance metrics.LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVEMENTS:=> Sales: Steered global sales team to consistent double-digit growth and record sales=> Business Development: Doubled OEM business resulting in U.S. product manufacturing dominance=> Marketing: Mapped plan that energized product line 5-fold and strengthened the brand=> Design/Development: Inspired industry-first patented products=> Industry Associations: Active Board Member – Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn. (STAFDA)Handled high-level negotiations and account management with top industry distributors and wholesalers including Grainger, MSC, ORS/Nasco, Blains, Fastenal, Whitecap, McMaster Carr; and Buying/Marketing groups that encompassed AD, IBC, Evergreen, Sphere1, Netplus Alliance<< SPECIALTIES >>New Business Development • P&L/Budget Management • Contract Negotiations • Strategic Alliances • Corporate Restructuring • Global Sales & Marketing • Client & Vendor Relations • Start-up/Turnaround Strategy • Quality Initiatives • Lean Manufacturing • Outsourcing • Product Positioning & Promotion • Trend & Market Analysis • Product Design • Operational Analysis • Teambuilding & Mentoring • Change Management • M&A • Channel Strategy • Purchasing, Inventory Management • Distribution • Warehousing

Listed skills include Sales Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, and 33 others.