John Ludwig Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Assisted Northern Colorado residents buy and sell residential real estate
• Searched & identified properties, prepared documentation, and negotiated on behalf of buyers
• Worked with sellers to prepare & market home, provided accurate valuations, communicated with potential buyers and their agents, and facilitated transaction processes
• Positively represented RE/MAX Advanced at community activities and client events

Greater Denver Area

• As Key Account Manager, I managed all aspects of Miller International's business with national retailer, Tractor Supply Co.
• Presented new product lines and seasonal assortments to buyers
• Analyzed retail sales data and suggested product assortments that met retailer's needs and facilitated growth
• Provided reports and collaborated with buyers to finalize purchase orders
• Tracked sales, sell through, inventory turn, and margin with SAP Business One and tailored future seasonal assortments to maximize retailer profits
• Ensured stores maintain appropriate inventory levels by adjusting purchase orders as needed

Greater Denver Area

• As a Territory Account Manager, I managed and grew our business with independent retailers in SC, NC, VA, WV, PA, MD, DE, NJ, NY, MA, VT, and NH.
• Achieved over 100% sales growth in first year, and maintained consistent growth in subsequent years
• Understood retailers’ needs and present new product assortments to meet their retail goals
• Exceeded sales goals by up-selling and cross selling
• Entered, adjusted, and tracked purchase orders with AS400 and Blue Cherry
• Tracked sales data and territory trends with IBM Cognos and Microsoft Power BI to help company predict future inventory needs

Greater Denver Area

• As Retail Event Lead, I managed our trade show involvement and retail event booths across the country.
• Led retail event team in planning and executing retail booths at trade shows nationwide where we gained valuable customer feedback while growing brand recognition
• Worked with outside vendors to obtain necessary fixtures and signage for product promotion
• Implemented procedures to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Managed and motivated up to 40 employees to work as a team and exceed sales goals
• Coordinated and booked travel for event staff

Firefighter I Academy

Emt-B Certification

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Equine Science

Minor in Business Administration Honors Program | Teaching Assistant | Magna Cum Laude