John Thornton Email & Phone Number

I am responsible for identifying new avenues for growth and customer retention. I work internationally with Dealers, Distributors and the end user on maximum pull through. Collaboration with Product Development on having the right products at the right time Is key in the communication channels. Promoting the products and industry at Events and Trade Shows.

Responsible for Recruiting, Directing and Promoting International Team representatives. Ensure a positive representation of RC4WD and the hobby as a whole.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

I'm responsible for managing both the sales and operations of the Company’s Branches, products and services within Nicklas Supply's geographic area. Ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of sales personnel, while identifying objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

I'm responsible for managing sales of the company’s products and services within Nicklas Supply's geographic area. Ensuring consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of sales personnel. Also, Identifying objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term sales and earnings.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Work with Regional Manager on Annual Business Plan and Budgets
• AIA/ASID Certified Continuing Education Trainer (CEU)
• Actively involved in Marketing Collaboration Initiatives (Go to Market Success)
• Team Player from Corporate Initiatives to Field Execution (Motivator)
• Work with Field Sales on developing, managing and follow-up of key customers and targets
• Training/Development of Personnel to ensure Work/Personal Balance (Maximize Efficiencies)

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Instrumental in developing and implementing Strategic Initiatives based on Company focus
• Development of tracking system in conjunction with Management Council and Regional VPs
• Implementation and Training at a national level of new tracking system
• Work with Field Sales on developing, managing and follow-up of key customers and targets
• Offer field support on quantifying and qualifying targets
• Work with IT on developing CRM Database Profile Perimeters

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Instrumental in the conversion of Major Regional Builder (over 2000 homes/year)
• Developed District Initiative to increase contact database (2900 contacts collected)
• Prospecting and Lead analysis of all opportunities in market and quantifying targets
• Build and develop strong relationships with major national builders’ executives
• Member of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh
• Develops tools and procedures that are value-added to our daily responsibilities

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Resulting growth in a $4 million territory in a declining market
• Presents financial objectives to customers to secure a profitable relationship
• Consistently meets report and program deadlines
• Enthusiastically participated in Sales, Account Management and Profit Specialist Training
• Involved in BFI, Upgrade Tool and Wireless Pilots to give a “hands on” view of new tools

Greater Pittsburgh Area