John Knight Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

Northern California

Stockton, California

Stockton, California

Monterey, CA

Responsible for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and product positioning of proprietary nail identification system to engineers, architects, builders and distributors through out the US. Great track record in sales negotiations, sales closings and developing new programs for dealers and distributors.* Key account management of over 150 dealers in all.

Recruited at early stage to lead the development of central purchasing for eight location lumber yard chain. Leveraged combined purchasing volume to negotiate significant savings with added revenue to bottom line. * Collaborated with operations and sales to identify strategic opportunities for growth. * Researched market trends, developed market strategy.

Responsible for all aspects of retail sales and store management. Assisted Branch Manager in managing overall location including but not limited to: first class customer service, inventory control, pricing, payroll management, store layout and display, financial / budgetary goals, along with marketing and promotional events.

*Responsible for managing all operational aspects including supervising all employees.*Responsible inventory for all departments by utilizing ERP system to forecast and place orders manage inventory via EDI.*Project Manger of multiple expansions of store from 2,250 SQ FT to 11,800 SQ FT including floor layout, product selection and display, pricing and.