Sales And Sourcing
Schott International / Polytuf Brands / Kalal Group
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
Internal National Sales Manager and Sourcing Manager responsible for account management of large box retailers and industrial accounts. Retail responsibilities include purchasing relationships between overseas manufacturers, direct import purchasing relationships between large box retailers and overseas manufacturers, quote generation, annual line review presentations, year-end audit functions, new product coordination and launch for nationwide programs. Industrial/commercial account responsibilities include design and estimating specialty products for site specific applications, competitive bidding of projects, and coordination of raw material sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and final product delivery. Responsible for maintaining products within specifications, following QAR’s from start to finish and benchmark pricing. Exceptional customer service skills including competitive quoting, special project handling and conflict resolution.