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Pursue existing and new leads, responsible for client acquisition, facilitate training, and quarterback for job specs and quotes - from prospecting, initial contract and the project sale through manufacturing, shipment and after-sale services. Focus: Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Aviation Building Systems. ResultsGenerated over $8M in sales in over 140 separate contracts and exceeded sales goals by 32%Devised and implemented a comprehensive prospecting strategy that resulted in ¾ of these salesFront line accountability for definition of solution requirements for large scale building projects Recognized as one of the largest producers, while maintaining consistent sales from month to month, year after year Established and maintained long standing relationships with loyal and active clients that generate repeat business in an industry that yields one-time purchase sales cycle Consistently forecasted sales for the short, medium, and long term accurately

Key contributor to help establish this entrepreneurial company. Recruited and trained a two person staff. This broker focused on Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Metal Building Systems. ResultsGenerated over $4M in personal sales while managing and training a team of professionalsHelped establish a solid reputation for the startup companyKey contributor to the company's business plan and sales strategy Prospected for and built long lasting relationships with contractors and end customer clientsAssisted in developing employee handbook and employee guidelinesManaged multiple vendor, suppliers and manufacturers to envision, define and execute client needs

Manufactured Steel Structures, marketer of metal building systems in a multi-state area. Worked with authorized dealers and their clients to assist in completion of sales. ResultsGenerated $5m in personal sales while managing and training a team of sales professionals and entry level sales associatesPromoted to Regional Sales Manager title in only two years, at the time a company record Maintained existing accounts and revived and re-energized dead accounts

Buyer for hardware, hand and power tools, electrical, automotive and building materials for high volume, home improvement retailer. Experience included: providing enthusiastic customer service, developing product knowledge, training sales force in sales techniques, managing inventory, merchandising and communicating with department heads storewide.