Jeff Abare Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Mn

Worcester, Massachusetts

Boson

AkzoNobel North American paint business acquired by PPG in April 2013

Directly responsible for daily operations of 24 company owned stores with 45+ direct reports and 150 indirect reportsManage 10 regional sales representatives over a six state areaDirect all workforce effectiveness activities to include hiring, training, setting objectives, measuring performance, and driving results with proper coaching & mentoring Deliver high volume, profitable commercial salesNegotiate commercial contracts with owners, specifiers &… Show more Directly responsible for daily operations of 24 company owned stores with 45+ direct reports and 150 indirect reportsManage 10 regional sales representatives over a six state areaDirect all workforce effectiveness activities to include hiring, training, setting objectives, measuring performance, and driving results with proper coaching & mentoring Deliver high volume, profitable commercial salesNegotiate commercial contracts with owners, specifiers & applicatorsComplete P&L responsibilities for the New England RegionCommunicate weekly with plant directors and senior managers within supply chain to facilitate timely delivery of goods and ensure proper inventories at the plants. Show less

Manage the 2nd largest retail account within ICI Paints NA (W.E. Aubuchon Co., Inc)Develop relationships with executive management teams of our key customers leading to greater customer satisfaction, improved penetration, and improved financial performance.Created and implemented strategic sales and marketing plansDeveloped and implemented all advertising and promotional campaigns to include local media negotiationsDeveloped customer centric training programs to… Show more Manage the 2nd largest retail account within ICI Paints NA (W.E. Aubuchon Co., Inc)Develop relationships with executive management teams of our key customers leading to greater customer satisfaction, improved penetration, and improved financial performance.Created and implemented strategic sales and marketing plansDeveloped and implemented all advertising and promotional campaigns to include local media negotiationsDeveloped customer centric training programs to support sales and product initiatives Show less

Directed sales efforts for regional and national accounts in Western New York and Pennsylvania with 15 sales representativesDelivered sales growth and expense controlImplemented strategic sales plans for The Home Depot accountDeveloped & implemented strategic sales, marketing and promotional plans for Chase Pitkin Home & Garden, Navy Exchange, and Marine Exchange accountsDeveloped & implemented account specific training initiativesTotal sales of district… Show more Directed sales efforts for regional and national accounts in Western New York and Pennsylvania with 15 sales representativesDelivered sales growth and expense controlImplemented strategic sales plans for The Home Depot accountDeveloped & implemented strategic sales, marketing and promotional plans for Chase Pitkin Home & Garden, Navy Exchange, and Marine Exchange accountsDeveloped & implemented account specific training initiativesTotal sales of district exceeded $15 million annually Show less

Provided analysis for the Home Center Channel / The Home Depot AccountAdvised sales, marketing, operations, and senior level management regarding trends and opportunities for growthProvided analysis to key customers leading to increased product penetration and sales growth