Nick Romo Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, Ny, Us

309 N. Tioga St., Ste Ithaca, Ny 14850

Ithaca, New York

Nashville, Tennessee

2014 Top Consumer Tire Salesperson of the Year AwardMy contributions to Hankook Tire America Corporation, a leading global tire manufacturer, as the Territory Manager in the NY State & Pennsylvania Territory include:• Organized multi-day product training seminars to train 200 plus tire sales professionals in 2014 • Tasked to convey the value of the Hankook Tire brand and their products to dealer personnel • Utilized vehicle registration data and product offering analysis to find opportunities• Added 2 new multi-million dollar dealers (retail & wholesale) during in 2013• Added $1,448,701 in sales to territory (a 65% increase) during December of 2013• Met and exceeded sales objectives for 2014 by adding $6,799,188 (an 18% increase); added a new regional wholesaler that purchased over $5,000,000 in 2014 • Increased a multi-state wholesaler’s business $593,688 or 529% in 2014• Despite adverse market conditions in 2015, business increased by $4,029,875 in my territory — Over 10 new and engaged Hankook Associate Dealers contributed to volume growth — Selling a completely new brand in 3 regional dealers to bolster unit growth• Motivated and coached sales professionals to add 273 Associate Dealers since 2013

Chicago

Bilingual - English/Spanish - Sales SpecialistHispanic Sales Executive of the Year - Consumer Goods by the National Hispanic Sales Network - 2012

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Awarded "Best of the Best" by Coca-Cola Refreshments' Leadership - 2012Hispanic Sales Executive of the Year - Consumer Goods by the National Hispanic Sales Network - 2012Develop, maintain, and grow On Premise (Food Service and Vending) account volume and gross profit within the Bucktown Boost Zone. Increase account base while retaining current accounts. Gain high volume competitive accounts by performing an internal rate of return analysis, develop custom marketing agreements, and executing exclusive contracts. • Call on 68 current and prospective customers per week• Manage inventories to increased total volume and product offered• Negotiated terms of 14 new contracts in the first 9 months of 2011• Expand product offerings and increased points of inspiration by demonstrating value to business owners• Execute Point of Sale and build product display to drive incremental volumeSales achievements in 2011• March – 123% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth and finished 1st out of 8 Market Development Managers, first full month in role)• April – 122% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth and led team in volume growth)• May – 118% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth and finished 2nd out of 8 Market Development Managers)• June – 71% increase in volume (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth and led team in volume growth)o 86% increase in gross profit• July – 121% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth and led team in volume growth)• August – 116% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth, finished 2nd out of 8 Market Development Managers, and led team in new outlets opened – 20 new outlets)o Led the entire Chicago Market Unit with 20 new outlets opened during initiative• September – 147% to goal (exceeded goal of 15% volume growth, led team in volume growth, and led team in new outlets opened – 11 new outlets)o Only Market Develop Manager to meet and exceed volume goal for September

Leveraged the power of the internet and search engine optimization to generate sales in excess of $4 million annually. Optimized inventory to grow the motorsport segment of by 31% over the first half of 2009. • 225% sales increase since promoted to Sales Manager• Increased number of inbound calls from 14 per day to 50 per day• Interviewed and hired intern to assist with development of pricing strategies for over 3,000 unique SKUs• Managed a data base with containing more than 15,000 records of clients, prospects, and vendorsAccount Manager (November 2008 – January 2010)

Oversaw accounts with over 70 dealers throughout Northern Chicago and Wisconsin territory for tire wholesaler and service agreement administrator. Car manufacture experience: Clients included Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota, Infiniti, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Presented business plans to owners and managers of car dealerships. Secured commitments and analyzed retail sales processes to maximize sales potential. Assessed inventory and developed retail pricing guides. •Consistently ranked among top seven Account Managers, reaching personal sales peak in March 2007, with 127% of sales objective•Promoted within first year, despite general requirement of five years’ sales experience, through demonstrated ambition and aptitude•Achieved 40% growth in territory performance over tenure of position through winning competitor business and delivering high-impact presentations•Expanded inventories by up to 50 % by providing storage solutions using minimal floor spaceTop Divisional Award – Chicago, Winner (2007)

Provided value-added service throughout the Midwest region in response to client requests. Assessed sales process and conducted Tires 101 and 202 courses for Service and Parts personnel, including instruction in usage of web site for ordering. Prepared and maintained instructional materials. Administered comprehensive exams and delivered results to clients, detailing areas for improvement. Managed travel arrangements and expenses.Team Work Award - 2007

Ambassador to foreign visitors, guided tours of campus, responded to phone and e-mail inquiries, and conducted market research surveys.

B.S., Marketing

Activities and Societies: Mentored freshman in the Students Together Are Reaching Success program, DePaul Toastmasters - VP of Membership.

Masters Of Management, International Business

Mba, Marketing And Economics

Activities and Societies: Graduate Career Club, National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Chair of the Graduate Career Club, 2010-Presented.

B.S., Marketing

Activities and Societies: Cross Country in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 2001, Junior Undergraduate Admissions.

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross-Country and Track, Key Club