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OBJECTIVE A leadership role in sales and/or marketing with a company committed to growth to apply a proven track record for growing people, sales and profits as a pro-active leader for an organization driven by integrity.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Executive skilled in US/international P&L management, sales, marketing, operations & business/product development. Wrote & implemented a new Business Plan to re-ignite sales and increase revenue - achieving growth of 19% sales – 9% revenue in 22 mos Recruited, trained and equipped a new Sales Department – 8% under budget Responsible for sales during explosive growth - 51% increase in annual revenue in 5 yrs Increased net income 95% in 5 years Helped slash operating costs by 8% in 5 years
Decisive leader utilizing a “hands on” style to find solutions to challenging business problems.
Added $1 million profit in 1 year Increased US market share by 7% in five years Started inside commission sales department, generating 65% of the volume Created distributor advisory council – improved communications and increased sales 11%
Big-picture professional who drives exceptional revenue growth.
Responsible for sales during $22 million merger which increased revenues by 32% Protected multi-million $ account that blocked the competition Captured $25 million agreement for integrated order which allowed optimum efficiency of calendering equipment Increased sales in to high-margin accounts 8% in one year
Strategist with solid experience in mergers, startups and turnarounds.
Integral in focusing attention on strategic markets by revising the business plan during the $22 million merger Established sales and compensation plans that led to an annual increase of $6 million and 5% market share gain Increased market share by 6% after merger
* BBA, Degree from University of Cincinnati *
Professional Experience
2003 – Present Leading Manufacturer – graphic rollers, Atlanta, GA A manufacturer of printing rollers & blankets, serving the graphic community both web and sheet fed presses throughout the world.
National Sales/Marketing Manger CEO/Founder/Owner recruited me
2001 – 2002 National Belting Distributor, St. Louis, MO MIR Inc. is a national distributor of belting, hose, gaskets and ancillary products with independent P&L facilities in 10 states; each facility is responsible for sales, marketing, accounting, product fabrication & delivery. MIR is a privately owned 25 year old company headquartered in St. Louis MO, employing 120 people.
Branch Manager, Atlanta, GA The owners recruited me to start up operations for a new business unit.
1981 – 2001 World Leading Manufacturer of Belting & components, Atlanta, GA A $100 million, ISO 9002 certified subsidiary of privately-held company in Switzerland.
1995-2001…National Sales Manager, Atlanta, GA Managed an $80 million budget with the responsibility for all USA. Increased sales 32% from 1995 to 2000. Increased net income 51% from 1995 to 2000 Increased US market share position from <15% in 1995 to >22% in 2000 Increased number of distributors throughout North America by >35%, including initial participation in MRO and integrated supply partnerships Involved in the acquisition of two US companies; successfully led a multi-phased integration plan
1986-1995…Regional Sales Manager, Chicago, IL Given authority for an underperforming sector of the country. Reduced turnover by 50%; and achieved annual sales growth averaging 9.5% Directed sales force efforts & exceeded annual sales budget
1984-1986…OEM Sales Specialist, Chicago, IL Recruited to lead startup operations for a new division. Achieved a 5% increase in annual sales in two years.
1981-1984…Territory Sales Manager, Cincinnati, OH Earned Salesperson of the Year honors in 1982.
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