Mark Elve Email & Phone Number

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for direct and distribution sales of thermoplastic microspheres globally

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for all Distribution and Direct SalesCurrent business in coatings, adhesives,automotive, plastics, explosives, marine and aerospaceIncreased automotive Tier 1 business over 15% per year from 2009 to 2012Increased sales an average of 26% in 2006 and 2007. Increase came from new business obtained in composite and construction industries.Won Henkel"s highest sales award SLC ( Sales Leadership Conference) in both 2006 and 2007. This award is based on strong consistent sales growth and leadership qualities.Work with R&D to lead in commercialization of new productsDeveloped new market applicationsExcellent in developing business relationshipsStrong sales skills to maintain exisitng accounts and grow profitable new revenueSelf starter, entreprenurial, good communications skills and flexible in nature

Buffalo, Ny

Responsible for Direct and Distribution Sales in the Composite IndustryTook over a declining business and increased sales 14% in 2004 and 40% in 2005 by obtaining new business in Architectural columns and Cultured Marble MarketsLed new product development project for Marine Industry which resulted in $500,000 in new business annually.Note: Henkel purchased Sovereign in 2006

Bridgewater, Nj

Responsible for all Distribution and Direct OEM Sales of 1&2 part epoxies, acrylic, cyanoacrylates, anaerobic,polyurethane, UV curable adhesives and silicones in the Midwest.Initiated project with GM getting approvals for Permabond's anaerobic lineIncreased cyanoacrylate business over $100,000 in six monthsSet up consistent training and joint calls with distributionNote: The Permabond Division was sold less than a year after I started

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Worldwide leader in precise lubrication equipment for the metal forming and stamping industryMarkets responsible for - Automotive, Canning, Aerospace and Duarable goodsExpanded OEM Market 15% in two yearsObtained Metal Container Corporation (Anheuser-Busch Company) as a new customer which resulted in one of our biggest customers.Set up a new Fin press OEM ( Carrier) that resulted in $100,000 in new businessManaged 14 sales representatives thoughout the USA

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Markets responsible for - Automotive, Adhesives, FRP, Coatings, SMC, Rubber and AerospaceManaged all Direct and Distribution salesWas instrumental in launching a new microsphere that increased direct sales 25%In 1996 took a flat divison and increased sales 40% in four yearsObtained microsphere approvals at Tier 1 Automotive Suppiers which resulted in our largest growth market

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Had direct sales responsibilty for selling packaging adhesives, UV coatings, contact adhesives and microspheres in the MidwestResponsible for 5 distributorsIncreased Distributor Sales form $300,000 to more than 1MM in less than 4 yearsReceived approvals for contact adhesive at Steelcase, which resulted in $800,000 in annual sales

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for selling Industrial Chemicals in Western MichiganMarkets responsible for - Automotive, Furniture. Pharmaceutical and PaperIncreased sales 2MM to over 3.5MM. Averaging 20% each yearReceived companies highest sales award 2 years in a row. This award was bases on new business and profit.

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