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Montvale, Nj

• Manage 42 independent paint dealers from standalone stores to multiple outlet retailers. Prospect for new dealers and customers, compete for “shelf space” with competitors, quote pricing and terms, deal with credit applications during the prospecting process, and assist dealers with end-user engagement.• Contact new and existing customers to discuss specific products and services – exceeding $1M in sales.• As a trusted account advisor, place opening orders (varying from $25k to $75k) without the dealer's input.• Provide territory leadership by leveraging outstanding time management skills with a geography that covers half of Iowa and a portion of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota and dealers spread throughout.• Participated in several product launches, including dealer-level selling with results tracking nationally.• Management recognized for territory has had positive growth in three out of four years with an overall positive growth number by building relationships with each dealer to become a trusted advisor.

Muscatine, Ia

• Utilized expertise in managing the day-to-day operational activities of a marine sales and service business, including supervision of two technicians, parts and accessory management, and inventory.• Handled the business and operations management of new/used boats, parts, and accessories inventory.

Rock Island, Il

• Oversaw the day-to-day operational activities for the finishing side of a cabinet and millwork shop. • Experienced in managing a staff of 4-7, scheduled jobs to meet required deadlines, managed in-house product inventory to complete the required jobs and forecasted needed materials for future orders.

Orange City, Ia

• Performed outside sales duties, including visiting current customers and prospecting for additional business. Managed a full product portfolio to provide accurate and timely product recommendations.