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Sales Manager

Location:
Columbus, OH
Posted:
July 17, 2013

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Michael Albert

**** *********** ***** - ******, **** 43017 - ab9jel@r.postjobfree.com -

614-***-****

Web page: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleealbert/

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Executive Leadership Sales & Operations Management CXO

Enthusiastic leader and change agent, with an excellent mix of business,

technical, and practical skills. Experienced in leading both focused and

cross functional B2B sales and operational teams in delivering performance

improvement and solutions. Proven ability to lead and influence people,

projects, performance, and perceptions. Ability to take specific customer

and organizational requirements from a vision to an implemented solution,

on time, within budget, while fulfilling the scope envisioned. Recognizes

and develops "just below the line" contributors in order to maximize

individual potential and team success. Passionate about providing continued

executive level attention to all aspects of the customer experience and

moving organizations and individuals to the "exceptional" level.

"Leading towards the exceptional with integrity."

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Strengths and Expertise

- P & L Responsibility - CRM/Sales Process

- B.S. Marketing/Finance

- New Business Development - Logistics and Supply Chain -

Acquisition/Integration

- Key Account Management - Site Selection/Development -

Community Leadership

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Professional Experience

Neopost USA, Columbus, Ohio 2005 - 2013

A worldwide leader in mailing and shipping solutions.

General Manager-Ohio (2009-2013)

- P & L management and performance responsibility for all aspects of

company's presence the Ohio marketplace (Cleveland, Columbus,

Cincinnati), including sales, service, and administration. Sales

Budget $14M annually to yield 30% contribution margin.

- Awarded the Earnings Growth award in 2010 (Top improvement in

Earnings (+234%)

- Awarded the 2010 Neopost International Elite as Top GM Worldwide.

- Awarded 2010 and 2011 Presidents Club, business units exceeded

sales and performance goals

- Strategized and implemented business model change from distributed

units to shared services

Regional Director-Technical Services-Central USA (2005-2009)

- Lead 10 direct reports and 70 indirect reports delivering technical

and customer service support to over 25,000 customers in 10 major

markets in the Upper Midwest

- Developed basic sales and customer engagement skills in the

technical service team

- Executed service support portions of new generation digital and

networked products

- Awarded Premier Service Performer 3 times from 2007-2009 for

exceeding all KPI and financial goals

Ohio Mailing Systems and Solutions, Columbus, Ohio (Neopost USA acquired in

2005) 2002 - 2005

A premier mailing and shipping solution dealer for Hasler (subsidiary of

Neopost)

Chief Operating Officer

- Responsible for sales and marketing, service, accounting,

purchasing, supplier relations and human resources. Hasler Dealer

(Large markets) of the year in 2004.

- Directed 50% expansion of dealership to include Cleveland, added

personnel and office

- Principal liaison for OMSS during 2005 OMSS acquisition by Neopost

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Airgas, Inc., Atlanta, GA 1996-2002

A national leader in packaged and bulk atmospheric gases and products

Director Business Services - Gas Operations (2002)

2002

- Established pricing and margin controls for all transactions in the

Gas Operations Group ($250m).

- Represented Airgas in negotiations and SLA performance reviews with

major customers and 3PL vendors.

Director of Logistics and Distribution Manager - Airgas Carbonic and

Dry Ice (1996-2001) \

- Directed all ground and rail transportation functions, including

asset procurement, site selection and development, contracts, rate

negotiations, and driver and asset deployment.

- Represented Airgas in sales negotiations and SLA performance

reviews with Major Accounts resulting in selection, brand

recognition and growth.

- Managed the entire supply chain including production scheduling, in

transit, depot and customer storage.

- Initiated and maintained industry production database, leading to

competitive gains and industry capacity "swap" and sale

opportunities.

Carbonic Industries Corporation, Atlanta, GA (acquired by Airgas, Inc. in

199*-****-****

The Southeast USA's leading producer of Carbon Dioxide and Dry Ice

Corporate Distribution Manager

- Recruited and managed driver corps for this hazmat operation. Built

and deployed ground and rail fleet.

- Directed the consolidation of transportation assets and employees

during the acquisition by Airgas.

- Directed several major hurricane relief efforts, arranging

emergency dry ice production and staging for food preservation

throughout the Southeast US

Amerigas, Inc., Houston, TX

1980-1984

Nationally prominent manufacturer and packager of atmospheric gases and

fuels

Distribution Manager-CO2 Division-Corpus Christi and Bayport, TX

(1981-1984)

- Staffed and operated two distribution facilities in Southeast

Texas. Cost control and compliance.

- On-site staging and delivery of large quantities of carbon dioxide

for use in hydraulic fracturing and field flooding in oil and gas

production around a five state region.

T.E.A.M-Training Executives though Active Management-Rotational

Executive Training (1980)

- Assistant to the President(CO2), authored project CAPEX funding

requests to Board of Directors 6 mo

- Residential Conservation Program Manager of UGI Corp-Gas Utility,

Governor's (PA) Energy Advisory Board (Only Undergraduate chosen

amongst 16 TEAM members) 6 mo.

Education/Training/Community Service

B.S. Management/Finance and Marketing

Krannert School, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana Magna Cum Laude

OSHA and DOT training and certification, American Management Association

continuing education

Proficient to expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Siebel

(crm), and Oracle (user programs)

Community Service-Facilitate a weekly faith-based addiction recovery

program in a correctional facility since 2006



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