Jim Hauter Email & Phone Number

Brunswick, Ohio

• Establishes, develops, and maintains professional relationships with OEM’s and distributors throughout North America• Works to establish and develop relationships with new prospects through site visits, phone calls, emails, trade shows and social media activities • Analyze market trends and recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback• Establish product pricing to ensure acceptable profit margins are maintained• Provide price quotations and proposals• Oversee creation and delivery of direct mail, press releases, emails advertisements, website and other marketing materials• Provide suggestions and recommendations regarding introduction of new products and services • Provide customer intelligence in evaluating market trends• Research competitors' products, services and pricing• Establish / maintain relationships with industry influencers & key strategic partners• Gather and analyze customer insight and share information with key management members• Ensure consistent brand message

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Development and performance of sales activities in established and new markets including contract management, lead generation and negotiations• Initiates, develop, coordinate and implement action plans to penetrate new markets; generate new sales leads and prospects• Development of business plans and sales strategies for markets that assure attainment of company sales goals and profitability• Maintains market intelligence through networks, sales volume(s), product mix, and selling price by monitoring current supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors• Assists in the overall development and implementation of marketing plans and forecasts• Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval• Establishes new sales objectives by developing annual sales goals; projecting expected sales volume and profit for new products and markets• Maintains relationships with all clients in market area(s) to ensure high levels of client satisfaction• Maintains accurate records of all pricing, sales and activity reports including customer pricing lists, quoting activity, etc., associated with new business development• Maintains market intelligence through networks, sales volume(s), product mix and selling price by monitoring current supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors• Responsible for corporate level customer quotation correspondence• Works with customer(s) on processing problems, product improvement, etc. with plant departments as appropriate• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.• Establishing and directing sales representative networks

Maumee, Ohio

• Responsible for the overall performance of all sales & marketing activities • Provide leadership to the day-to day operation of Sales & Marketing Team• Serves as a member of the company’s executive team • Analyzes sales statistics to determine business growth potential• Sets goals & expectations for all team members• Hire, coach, train & develop all department personnel • Coordinate sales/marketing operations with other departments within the company• Seeks out & targets new customers & sales opportunities• Provides customer intelligence in evaluating market trends • Research competitors' products/services/pricing• Prepare & submit sales forecasts & budgets• Develop & conduct sales campaigns / marketing & promotional plans• Conduct weekly sales/marketing meetings• Plan & oversee advertising including print, online, electronic media & direct mail• Oversee / evaluate market research & adjust marketing strategy to meet changing needs• Establishes a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, & events• Monitor all customer feedback to measure effectiveness of advertising & marketing efforts• Partner with Human Resources to attract, develop and retain the right people• Meet with key customers, prospects & vendors• Oversee / evaluate market research & adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market conditions• Suggest innovative marketing ideas & develop deployment strategies to gain market share• Establish / maintain relationships with industry influencers & key strategic partners• Establish product pricing to ensure acceptable profit margins are maintained• Advanced product knowledge and training within the overhead door industry / garage door industry

Millbury, Ohio

 • Plan all marketing and branding objectives • Expand product solutions and offerings • Develop/lead marketing strategies for all product lines • Analyze market trends and recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback • Prepare and adhere to budgets • Oversee creation and delivery of press releases, advertisements, and other marketing materials • Design print ads and publications • Participate/organize all trade show related appearances and activities • Ensure brand messages are consistent • Gather and analyze customer insight • Engage consumers on social media • Lead all areas of content generation and production across all media platforms • Develop and lead a marketing team that will develop and execute new concepts, business models, channels and partners to position business as innovator and leader

Millbury Oh

 • Investigate customer's problems and find solutions • Communicate with customers via phone, email, or fax • Hire and train all customer service representatives • Handle major incidents that cannot be resolved by customer service representatives • Resolve complaints and order issues • Keep abreast of new company products and services • Issue refunds and credits to customers • Oversee product exchanges and returns • Analyze data and statistics • Compile and print reports on overall customer satisfaction • Isolate and identify areas of improvement • Work with management on customer service initiatives