Tom Luft Email & Phone Number

Appleton, Wi, Us

Omro, Wisconsin, United States

Lead the sales and project management teams. Oversee project execution. Monitor project progress. Set and track deadlines. Ensure project milestones and tasks are completed on time. Solve issues. Work as liaison between sales, engineering, purchasing and production. Report project progress. Measure project performance against goals. Serve as customer point contact. Handle after-market issues.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

NCC Automated Systems offers turnkey solutions built to specifically meet your needs using our proven integration systems. Proud to be an ATS owned-company, we are experts in Engineered-To-Order conveyor based solutions. We also offer a wide variety of pre-engineered, standard and customized solutions for your unique challenge.My role is to lead the Sales and Applications Engineering Teams; develop, refine and tactically execute sales strategies; foster key customer relationships; support new opportunities; manage risk; forecast and report; and create positive and inspiring experiences for our customers and our team.

Neenah, Wisconsin Area

Director of Applications Engineering & Proposals: June 2014 - January 2021•Offer value-driven solutions through application engineering and careful examination of customer needs on conveyor projects.•Oversee daily operations of the Application Proposal Group, Installation Services Group, Spare Parts Team, and Modular Conveyor Express Brand•Evaluate risk and approve final pricing strategies on large projects to attain the highest probability of financial success, while also leading to repeat business.•Define, develop and implement company vision and goals as a member of the senior strategic management team.•Evaluate employee performance; coach, develop and train new hires.Director of Sales: March 2013 - June 2014•Build high-level strategic relationships with executives at key corporate accounts. Travel on behalf of the company to deliver sales presentations and close new opportunities.•Identify and qualify new business opportunities to ensure a high win rate.•Organize trade shows and attend industry events.•Evaluate employee performance; coach, develop and train new hires. Manager of Applications Engineering Proposal Group: November 2009 - March 2013•Review new quote opportunities, prices and proposals.•Identify and qualify new business opportunities to ensure a high win rate.•Evaluate employee performance; coach, develop and train new hires.

Brownsville, Wi

Managed Wind Farm Construction projects.

Neenah, Wi

Managed costing of electronics device manufacturing projects.

Phoenix, Az & Oshkosh, Wi

Managed telecommunications construction projects.

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

Responsible for estimating and costing of telecommunications construction projects.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

Responsible for proposal development of packaging and process conveyor systems and material handling equipment in accordance with customer and/or Nercon specifications. Prepared cost estimates, reviewed pricing strategy with the department manager and/or Application Proposal Managers, and assisted in the sales closure process of small-sized projects.

Mba, Business

Ba, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Mens Tennis Team (1991-1995)