Tim Traber

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Architectural Specialties Sales Manager at Armstrong World Industries @
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Carlsbad, California, United States, United States
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About Tim Traber

I'd plan to apply my extensive sales and operations management background to accelerate the growth of a viable building materials organization. I've had direct involvement in starting new businesses and improving processes by implementing new to the industry concepts including centralized technical support, insides sales operations, and efficeint sales training methods. In managing the complex commercial Specialty Ceilings and Walls business for Armstrong in the Western US, I've enabled the sales team to deliver CAGR of 18 over the last ten years.

Tim Traber's Current Company Details
Self-employed

Self-Employed

Architectural Specialties Sales Manager at Armstrong World Industries
Tim Traber Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed
    Self-Employed Sep 2016 - Present
    California
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Architectural Specialties Sales Manager
    Armstrong World Industries Feb 2005 - Jan 2016
    California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii
    Worked with a team of Architectural and Distributor reps to grow Armstrong’s annual Standard and Custom Wood and Metal ceilings revenue by over a factor of five in ten years in a new-to-Armstrong business, an established and competitive marketplace, and through a recession.
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Sales Manager - Axiom Engineered Solutions
    Armstrong World Industries May 2012 - Aug 2014
    California
    Participated in the launch of a new to Armstrong line of extruded aluminum systems designed to simplify installation and save time and labor on commercial ceiling and wall installations. I worked with major architectural firms, General Contractors, and Subcontractors specifying, improving, and designing new systems within this category for our WAVE division.
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Sales Manager - Architectural Specilaties
    Armstrong World Industries Aug 2005 - Apr 2012
    California, Arizona, Nevada, And Hawaii
    See above
  • Solatube International, Inc.
    Commercial Channel Manager
    Solatube International, Inc. 2003 - 2005
    Nationwide
    Enabling the expansion of this residentially-focused building products manufacturer into the commercial construction arena through the development of new specification sales channels, efficient project tracking and bidding systems, formalization of inside specification sales and support structures, and the enlistment and training of specification representation in five major markets. Doubled revenue within the first year of employment with this daylight fixture manufacturer. Report to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Mcgraw-Hill Construction, Sweets Division
    Director, Residential Marketing
    Mcgraw-Hill Construction, Sweets Division 2001 - 2003
    Nationwide
    Developed marketing plan and successfully launched new residential product information system for homebuilders and remodelers, nearly doubling revenue in the first year. Manage ongoing relationship with National Association of Home Builders as well as other associations. Determine marketing strategy, develop promotional programs and calendar, create sales tools and incentives, assist sales effort with major accounts, and oversee production and technology initiatives. Report to the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Sweet's group.
  • Buildpoint.Com
    Director Of Supplier Development
    Buildpoint.Com 2000 - 2003
    Nationwide
    Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to introduce an internet-based e-commerce program to key manufacturers in the commercial construction industry. Analyzed manufacturing segments, prioritize sales efforts, create sales tools and messages, and define new product enhancements. Act as liaison between McGraw-Hill’s Sweet’s division and BuildPoint, and initiated training of over 110 Sweet’s and BuildPoint salespeople. Report to the Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Contract Sales Manager
    Armstrong World Industries 1999 - 2000
    Nine Westernstates And Three Western Provinces
    Grew Armstrong’s ceiling systems sales through architectural specifications and the direct subcontractor channel in this $100 million region covering ten western states and three Canadian provinces. Develop the architectural selling skills of ten sales representatives and solidify relationships with our direct contractors. Report to the General Manager of Architectural and Contractor Sales.
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Manager, Techline And Inside Sales
    Armstrong World Industries 1997 - 1999
    Lancaster, Pa
    Manage Armstrong’s renowned technical support team, TechLine, consisting of seven technicians backed by the entire Research and Development group (I had previously been instumental in creating this group in 1990-91). Also created a new to the industry Inside Sales function at Armstrong focusing on specific segments of the architectural and design community (based on conclusions drawn from my MBA Thesis). Report to the Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Building Products Operations.
  • Armstrong World Industries
    Various Sales Positions Of Increasing Responsibility
    Armstrong World Industries 1986 - 1997

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Tim Traber's current role is Architectural Specialties Sales Manager at Armstrong World Industries.

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