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YG-1 USA

Representative for manufacturer of cutting tools in Chicago, Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin. Provide cutting tool solutions for customers by increasing their productivity.•Increased sales in territory by 15% in a 60 day period.•Serviced customer base to build back lost relationships.

Directed inside sales force of eight account representative Demonstrated track record of combining sales/marketing leadership with sound business practices to position organization for long-term growth and profitability.•Established quotas and managed performance to meet sales goals of $ 12 million per year.•Grew the business by 15% in less than 2 years while significantly reducing expenses within the same period.•Organized shipping/receiving departments to implement an efficient customer returns procedure, manage export licensing, and enact European shipping procurement policies.•Delivered sales presentations, seminars and training classes to clients and partners.•Analyzed sales data to recommend changes to product line or merchandising strategies.

Project management of custom engineered products. Coordination of all administration of customer proposals.•Combined efforts with account executives to consistently book over $12 million in annual revenue from major accounts.•Developed strong technical, analytical, conceptual, and organizational abilities.•Managed special projects staff of 10 and maintained on-time schedule