My background is in building successful teams by training and developing Managers and Sales Account Executives. Sales Manager for over 20 years distributing multiple platforms to clients. Pulled from my leadership toolbox are skills for improving under-performing markets, strategic forecasting of new markets, partnering with corporate headquarters and regional management teams by exceeding sales quotas.Excelled at recruiting, training and promoting quality team members. Utilized compassionate training.Worked with CEO and Business Executives. Managed schedules and performed employee appraisals, providing career coaching, implementing HR policies, and using data-based analysis to successfully identify trends within the local community and it's economic impact.Acknowledged by peers for creating a positive workplace environment, culture, and spearheading high-performing teams. Empowered Managers to make decisions for their teams. Developed, communicated, and committed as a client-focused sales manager. Built a strong team culture. Experienced in sales, business development, full P&L responsibilities, new store openings, multi-unit management, and recruiting & developing and promoting highly effective leaders. As Lao Tzu stated, "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, they will say: we did it ourselves."