Gregory Ernst Email & Phone Number

Mequon, Wisconsin

Pennsburg, Pennsylvania

VA, DC, MD, WV & KY

• Represented the LENOX Industrial Band Saw division of Stanley Black & Decker, and called on Matrix Distribution within various channels of the Industrial / MRO space: Independent Distribution – General Line Supply.
• Demonstrated the value of Lenox products and value-added technical services with both distributors and end-users by identifying applications to provide cost effective product recommendations to improve customer’s.
• Scheduled and executed product test trials and demonstrations, and provided customers with cost savings analysis
• Solved end-user problems by troubleshooting, minor machine repairs, alignment and calibration of equipment to achieve optimum product performance
• Established territory plans, and JBPs with independent and national distribution to identify high potential sales opportunities, and conducted thorough needs analysis utilizing internal resources to drive field.
• Developed and influenced relationships at multiple levels with distributors and key end-user personnel

Virginia

• Represented and was accountable for Bosch, Skilsaw, Dremel, and RotoZip tool brands within national commercial and retail accounts, Lowe’s & Home Depot, in the Virginia territory, and achieved set targets for sales.
• Continually built and strengthened business relationships with key store and service group personnel, and district management, ensuring purchase orders were placed and product properly merchandised to increase POS
• Organized and conducted product demonstrations, district training classes, and commercial end-user events to convey a strong level of brand awareness
• Met specific monthly and annual goals, completed monthly objectives and special tasks reports
• Completed product display and merchandising tasks for new store sets and department specific resets
• Analyzed under-performing accounts and implemented corrective action for sales growth

New Jersey

• Represented Ridgid, Ryobi, Milwaukee, Toro and Homelite tool brands at The Home Depot
• Met specific goals and completed monthly objectives intended to promote sales
• Maximized sales and with strong relationships with store and department management by training employees and end-users, building and maintaining product displays, and effectively cross-merchandised products
• Conducted trade shows and product knowledge classes for General Contractors and Home Depot employees

Bridgewater, New Jersey

• Coordinated employee and game officials’ schedules and payroll; interviewed, hired, and trained employees
• Developed and managed youth and adult ice hockey leagues, tournaments, instructional camps and clinics
• Designed and marketed programs to increase revenue
• Supervised major building and ice renovations. Ice maintenance supervisor; Zamboni ice resurfacing machine operator

New York, New York

Communication, General

Communication And Media Studies