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Tulsa

Sell franchises to individuals seeking business opportunities and take independent companies that desire to franchise their business in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas.

Manufactuer and Integrator of hardware identification/tracking systems to the global retail logistics supply chain and value added reseller channel.; Directed all sales and business activities for the South Central Region. Led a team of nine sales representatives covering twelve states calling on consumer goods manufacturers, retailers and logistical companies.Targeted specific accounts within the retail supply chain utilizing Target Account Selling (TAS) and concept sales methodologies. Increased existing sales by 206% over the last ten years.Realigned sales territories and personnel to maximize prospect coverage and account depth. Created new products thru diagnostic analysis of customers retail stores and distribution centers which improved efficiencies and processes resulting in a return on investment in less than a year.Awarded Crown Club status for exceeding sales and budget goals for eight of ten years.

Leading supplier of corporate identity merchandise catalog programs, promotional products and service.; Managed all sales and business activities for Southwest Region with forecasting and budgeting responsibility. Led a team of fifteen sales representatives calling on Fortune 500 companies.Strategically reshaped sales territories to maximize sales coverage and account penetration which enhanced overall level of service and met expected quota.Supervised the transfer of existing business to regional sales representatives, coordinating the introductions to all clients which secured 100% of the transferred business.Administered focused sales plans and objectives for each territory within the region which increased sales by 12% and margins by 2% within six months.

Full P&L responsibility for the division. Managed a staff of twenty five and reported directly to the President.Recruited and hired experienced industry sales people to expand sales team which increased revenue 15% in one year.Identified, interviewed, and negotiated acquisition of promotional products and recruitment advertising company. Merger added a new product line to the company and increased overall profit margin by 25%. Propelled promotional products division to the top 5% of industry sales, achieving the position as an industry leader.Merged acquired company into existing operation by designing new office layout, streamlining responsibilities, and implementing policies/procedures.

Created and managed new product line targeted toward existing client base.Developed marketing and business plan for new product line. Increased company revenues by 10% and margins by 20%. Enhanced level of service to clients beyond printing.Led reorganization of internal operations by streamlining order processes and accounting functions. New operations increased efficiencies and increased revenues 35% in the first year.Researched, evaluated, and procured new accounting and inventory software that streamlined operations, reduced errors, and improved cash flow which reduced staff by four and increased margins by 8%.Trained over thirty five company representatives at fourteen national locations on products/services and provided monthly product updates and sales reports which achieved more account penetration, improved customer service, and increased sales performance.

Trained sales representatives, conducted joint sales and service calls, developed proposals, and consulted with clients on the technical aspects of the product.Designed and implemented strategic business plan of computer form product line, increasing sales 300%Awarded Hanson Industries' Young Achiever Award for consistently exceeding sales goals and exhibiting leadership.Printed Products

Commercial printer and manufacturer of custom business forms.

National manufacturer of custom and stock business forms and computer supplies, including software and hardware.; Outstanding Performance Club100% Club

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