Account Manager
Greater Seattle Area
• Coordinated direct account management and distributor relations for this $9,000,000 per year importer and distributor of electronic components.• Attained distribution sales growth in our division of more than 9,000% and total sales growth of over 1,200% while increasing average gross profit margins from 30% to 36% from 1992 to 1999.• Collaborated with outside sales teams on all aspects of new accounts including pricing, terms, quality requirements, delivery commitments and customer sales channel.• Administered all purchasing functions including managing inventory levels, factory scheduling and quality requirements with suppliers in South Korea, Indonesia, and Taiwan.• Key member of a multi-divisional team responsible for selection, customization, implementation and troubleshooting of a new $1,000,000 software and hardware system for all company functions including customer and vendor databases, quote and order flow, integrated light manufacturing, warehouse management and accounting.