Klint Olsen

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General Manager, North America @ Surfaces Group
Laguna Niguel, CA, US
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Laguna Niguel, California, United States, United States
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About Klint Olsen

With over 17 years of sales management experience in the machinery industry, I am a strategic planning and sales expert who leads and motivates teams to achieve and exceed targets. I hold a Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification, which enables me to apply data-driven and customer-focused methods to improve processes and outcomes.As the Director of Strategic Sales at GranQuartz, the leading distributor of stone fabrication tools and equipment, I oversee and execute the sales strategy for the entire US market. I work with key accounts, regional sales managers, and vendors to identify opportunities, negotiate contracts, and deliver solutions that meet the needs and expectations of our clients. My mission is to drive growth and customer satisfaction for GranQuartz, while staying ahead of the industry trends and challenges.

Klint Olsen's Current Company Details
Surfaces Group

Surfaces Group

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General Manager, North America
Laguna Niguel, CA, US
Klint Olsen Work Experience Details
  • Surfaces Group
    General Manager, North America
    Surfaces Group
    Laguna Niguel, Ca, Us
  • Granquartz
    Director Of Strategic Sales
    Granquartz Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
    Norcross, Ga, Us
    -Develop sales strategies and programs for GranQuartz key accounts, industry buying groups, and strategic industry partners and key product lines: CNC and Capital Equipment.-Lead a team of technical sales and service managers responsible for working collaboratively with Regional Sales to identify target accounts, create tailored proposals, secure contracts, and provide ongoing support post-sales from installation, troubleshooting technical issues, and offering training.-Partner with Product Management to bring new products to market based on industry trends anddemand by fostering relationships with key suppliers and new vendors, forecasting product placement opportunities, and commercializing new product launches in collaboration with Marketing and GranQuartz Sales Team. -Design strategic OEM partner programs to scale distribution of GranQuartz exclusive product lines and grow market share, forecasted to deliver $2M in channel sales in Year 1. -Build reporting to improve the effectiveness of the GranQuartz Sales team by shifting tactical budgets to actionable, strategic direction of accounts. -Designed and Developed communication hub for GranQuartz sales team to interface with Specialty Tool Technicians on requests for information and technical support.-Manage industry sponsorships and buying group programs in partnership with Marketing to align business objectives with go-to-market strategies and more effectively deploy resources. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business leaders, and key vendors to optimize sales processes to deploy selling and service resources more effectively. -Collaborate with Warehouse Operations and Supply Chain Management to optimize purchasing based on market demand, industry trends, and sales forecasts.
  • Granquartz
    Western Regional Sales Manager
    Granquartz Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
    Norcross, Ga, Us
    -Develop annual forecasts, set regional objectives, and execute growth strategies and tactics to deliver revenue growth, expand market share, and meet the financial goals of the business, growing the GranQuartz West sales region by 25% over four years while maintaining gross margin goals of the business.-Manage an annual sales budget, growing GranQuartz West to the largest sales region in the business in 2022.-Increased profitability by reducing actual T&E spend YOY, with the same amount of headcount.-Build relationships with the largest regional accounts and, design and implement targeted sales plans, growing wallet share from $5.99M in 2019 to $8.5M in 2022.- Lead a team of 13 sales professionals, providing continuous training, professional development, and setting performance targets, resulting in new company milestone achievements of the Single Record Sales Month (August ‘22) and Most Annual Sales by a Single Rep (2022).-Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and talent development of the West regional sales team,successfully placing 8 new hires, over 5 years.-Lead efforts in partnership with Retail Management and six regional branch locations to align go-to-market strategy, increase retail traffic, and drive growth of sales territories. -Build standardized reporting in Tableau to improve the effectiveness of the GranQuartz Sales team;reporting dashboards included, Sales Rep Dashboard, Customer Dashboard, Monthly Business Review and Buying Groups.-Build communication hub for GranQuartz Sales team through SharePoint for easy access to calendar information, product information and general forms used daily.-Serve as the GranQuartz lead for Principles of Sales Mastery training program, using the Paradigm Sales Training methods, leading training, adoption, and performance measurement across all GranQuartz sales regions and sales channels.
  • Blick Industries
    General Manager
    Blick Industries Mar 2008 - Jun 2018
    Laguna Beach, Ca, Us
    Oversee all aspects of the operation, ensuring operational efficiency and achieving business goals. Lead and manage teams across production, procurement, marketing, sales and customer service departments to grow market share, achieve sales goals and increase profitability.
  • Enterprise Fleet Management
    Csr At Orange County Branch
    Enterprise Fleet Management Aug 2004 - Mar 2008
    St. Louis, Missouri, Us
    Foster and nurture lasting customer relationships to improve customer retention and stickiness. Respond to inquiries, process orders, address customer concerns and ensure the timely delivery of leased vehicles.
  • Specialized Promotions Network
    Special Events Coordinator
    Specialized Promotions Network Jul 1999 - Dec 2001

Klint Olsen Skills

Sales Customer Service Sales Management Product Development New Business Development Account Management Leadership Sales Process B2b Negotiation Customer Satisfaction Purchasing Contract Negotiation Manufacturing Sales Operations Direct Sales Enterprise Software Trade Shows Business Development International Sales Pricing Cold Calling Selling Business To Business Event Management Customer Retention

Klint Olsen Education Details

  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Political Science
  • Laguna Beach High School
    Laguna Beach High School
    High School

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Klint Olsen works for Surfaces Group

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What schools did Klint Olsen attend?

Klint Olsen attended University Of Southern California, Laguna Beach High School.

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Klint Olsen has skills like Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Account Management, Leadership, Sales Process, B2b, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing.

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