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Building materials distributor specializing in windows, exterior doors, millwork, interior doors, hardware & installation.

Founded this building products distributorship with the building professional as our target market; established strong vendor relationships in efforts to ensure competitive pricing; developed and evaluated systems on an on going basis which allowed for optimum efficiencies in daily operations which in part helped increase profit margins by 3 percent on average for each of the first four years in business; hired and managed personnel affording them extensive job training resulting in excellent customer service; pursued business growth through implementing effective marketing strategies which included extensive business development with professional builders and contractors resulting in an average growth rate of 30 percent in each of the first four years in business; created and reviewed budgets and business projections ensuring profitability; creating and reviewing sales goals and projections which effectively encouraged accountability; negotiated contracts on large residential and light commercial projects allowing for substantial sales growth while maintaining maximum profits; worked closely with project managers and job supervisors to coordinate efforts to keep projects on schedule; provided extensive expertise on various complex construction projects, routinely exceeding customer expectations.

Founded this building products distributorship along with a partner with the goal of offering superior service and expertise compared to the competition; established strong vendor relationships in efforts to ensure competitive pricing; developed and evaluated systems on an on going basis which allowed for optimum efficiencies in daily operations; effectively conducted numerous presentations at local trade shows resulting in sales of $250,000 from just one five day show; hired and managed personnel affording them extensive job training resulting in excellent customer service; created and reviewed budgets and business projections ensuring profitability; created and reviewed sales goals and projections which effectively encouraged accountability; negotiated contracts on large residential and light commercial projects allowing for substantial sales growth while maintaining maximum profits; worked closely with project managers and job supervisors to coordinate efforts to keep projects on schedule; provided extensive expertise on various complex construction projects, routinely exceeding customer expectations.

Serviced and maintained new and existing accounts calling on architects, builders, remodelers and homeowners; increased sales on an average of 20 percent every year through effectively building strong business relationships with customers which resulted in customer loyalty; diligently pursued every sales lead and developed and maintained an effective lead tracking system; received many referrals as a result of consistent follow up and resourcefulness; conducted numerous presentations at local trade shows that effectively drove sales; utilized proficiency at reading blue prints to create accurate price quotes.

Managed 100+ new and existing accounts which involved working with remodeling and new construction contractors and architects; aggressively networked through business associations and events which drove sales increases each year in assigned sales territory; utilized proficiency at reading blue prints allowing for the creation of accurate price quotes; organized and conducted sales presentations to the professional resulting in enhanced customer product knowledge; developed and implemented effective marketing strategies which produced marked sales increases; negotiated contracts on large residential projects allowing for substantial sales growth while maintaining maximum profits; conducted numerous presentations at local trade shows that effectively drove sales; earned promotion to outside sales within five months of employment.

Supervised various area work forces of 10-12 employees; set production goals for them; developed and implemented methods and incentives to help ensure these goals were met; evaluated job performance which encourage continued peak performance; conducted daily communication meetings which allowed employees to be informed of various aspects of operations; trained new employees both in various work areas as well as in a classroom setting as a training supervisor; organized and maintained detailed employee files which helped in part with accountability; consistently managed some of the most productive and quality oriented employees as a result of managerial skills and techniques implemented; promoted to supervisor within six months of being employed as a loader.