Jim Lindquist Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona Area

* Developed and expanded sales routes and Specialty Automotive Products tofulfill customer needs.* Improved the inventory control and management for the entire operation. * Streamlined the accounts receivables process and lowered the amount of outstanding aging accounts. * Planned and organized warehouse to keep up with the ever changing inventory lines of products. * Helped grow the overall company 500%+ over the last ten plus years, while increasing the net profit. * Introduced new product lines to add to company offering of products and services. Based most of expansion and customer retention on the “Old School” service and route relationships with customers, earning trust. * Being a small company, had to manage many tasks, including new lines if products.* Managed multiple jobs and projects from start to finish..

Arizona Real Estate; Property Locator, Buyer, Rehaber, Neighborhood Rebuilder and Community Advocate.Working on saving and rebuilding neighborhoods that have been ravished by foreclosures, helping families rebuild their dreams with home ownership over time.

 Managed sales and distribution operation that exceeded budgeted sales and net profits, for five plus years consecutively. Managed a budget of $12M+ annual sales and consistently kept operating costs to a minimum, exceeding net profits as planned above 18%. Led 50+ team members to excel in their positions, as a team. From inside sales, warehouse, production, delivery and office personnel to outside sales team.  Very involved in roll out and training of nationwide computer program linking 150+ locations with live inventory and communications.  Face to face sales and presentations with local associations, business owners, dealerships and the insurance industry to allow us to become the preferred automotive replacement parts supplier in the Arizona market.

 Promoted to Retail Management in less than 9 months after starting as part of the warehouse team.  Opened new retail locations in Arizona, recruiting and training of new team members.  Developed programs to help educate the public of the coming of age with computers and e-commerce.  Brought a failing California store to profitability through training and awareness of the team members.