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Eagan, MN

Independent plumbing, heating and HVAC sales and consulting calling on OEM accounts in the Pex piping industry and establishing a rep force to take products to the market. Responsible for identifying new products to add to Nova’s offering

Hired as strong number 2 person in family owned business responsible for sales and marketing for 7 branch plumbing and heating wholesaler. Successfully managed the sales activities to minimize the effects of the down economy while effectively reducing expenses by 27% in the first 6 months ensuring profitability. Led the effort to strengthen the business in.

Developed and presented annual business plans and assisted in defining the long term business strategy and vision for the heating business. Managed the 1-3 year heating strategy including goals, tactics, action plans and implementation and the development of new products from idea generation through market introduction and complete product life cycle..

Prime responsibility for heating and plumbing new product development teams and the decision maker for new and/or improved products along with eliminating unprofitable ones. Managed the development of an extensive product line for combination domestic water/fire sprinkler system and oversaw the design and installation. Managed a staff of 5 with budget.

Executed marketing plans included in the annual plan with approved operating budgets to achieve plan goals in terms of market share, sales volume, profit contribution. Served as Senior Management Operating Committee Member developing and executing corporate strategy and continued business development. Led a staff of 23 people in the marketing, customer.

Managed multiple rep. firms covering a 14 state territory increasing sales in excess of 100% up to $18.75 million. Managed distributor network of over 65 branches.

Led a team that developed and introduced from the ground up the industry’s best engineered fitting system for flexible plumbing systems. Trained over 2700 contractors, distributors and code officials with audiences in excess of 100. Led the effort to grow plumbing sales from $0 to over $15 million in 2+ years

Northwest Technical Institute

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