Working in a team environment, complete takeoffs, utilizing Excel to put together proposals and send them out by bid dates. Read drawing and specifications for the Division 10 products. Negotiation Contracts. Business Development to increase long lasting trust and relationships.- Sales, follow up on proposals. - Meeting deadlines for proposals.- Using OnScreen Takeoff (OST) software for quantities and staying organized.- Providing design solutions for customers to meet their needs.- Building trust, to help increase relationship.- Closer.

Architectural Representative and DesignerDevelop and Management growth for the Northern Illinois & Chicago market through increasing sales and customer relations. Exceptional product knowledge of our building products; toilet partitions, hand dryers, commercial washroom accessories and lockers. • Continuously increased sales .• Responsible for building successful business by communicating and networking with the owners and architects.• Educate existing and potential clients on products.• Present AIA/CEU courses to architect firms.• Train and equip distributors with tools to increase sales. • Knowledge and understanding of ADA compliance.

Manufacturers RepresentativeWork with architects and distributors to sell manufacturers products. Support and help sell products through distributors. • Responsible for the southern, central, northern suburbs of Chicago and the Rockford. • Responsible for developing and increasing stagnant accounts by up to 5% in assigned territory.• Educated the architects in the territory. • Account management.• AIA presentations and site visits to assist in the design process.• Job site visits that included product management and installer training.

Specialties Direct Inc. division of Accurate Partitions Corporation, Burr Ridge, IL Outside Sales Representative Management of $1.7 million sales territory for construction equipment distribution company by selling and marketing over 150 items, negotiating pricing parameters, contract development and service. • Developed territory from $750,000 to $1.7 million. • Identify and source customers in a defined geographic territory.• Experience with development and presentation of bid proposals.• Developed sales projections, marketing strategies, and proposals for nearly 100 repeat customer accounts.• Used OnScreen Takeoff (OST) software for estimating.• Contacted business owners, contractors, and purchasing directors through cold calling, networking, and establishing business contacts.• Worked with general contractors on project sites to meet deadlines, budget projections, and coordination of product installation.