MICHAEL PETUKAUSKAS

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Conway, PA 15027

acujat@r.postjobfree.com (H) 724-***-**** (Cell) 724-***-****

PROFILE:

SALES AND MARKETING DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Sales professional with proven ability to drive business growth through aggressive sale initiatives that deliver revenue growth, market share, and market penetration. Strategic planner and thinker who implements sales, marketing and business to support corporate objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ANDERSON MERCHANDISERS Plano, Texas

Merchandiser and Sales Representative 2013 to present.

Calling on Wal-Mart stores in Pittsburgh area.

Scotts MiracleGro, Co. Marysville, Ohio

Merchandising Representative and Sales Counselor 2012

Responsible for calling Lowe’s and Home Depot stores in the Pittsburgh metro area. Promoted and merchandised Scott’s products in these venues.

CENTRAL GARDEN SUPPLY Atlanta, Georgia

Local Merchandising Representative 2009 to 2010

Responsible for calling on and merchandising and promoting garden products in Lowe’s and Home Depot stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Sales increased by approximately 5% in territory.

UNITED LABORATORIES St. Charles, Illinois

Local Sales Representative 2008

Promoted and sold specialty chemicals by traveling throughout the western Pennsylvania market. Called on diverse customer types. Experienced in dealing and communicating with all levels of personnel inside the customer’s organization. Evaluated and proposed the best possible solutions to customer’s problems. Revived a dormant territory that did not have representation since 2003.

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS PITTSBURGH Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Account Manager 2005-2006

Start-up company that was established in 2006. Attempted to establish the company in the commercial laundry equipment business in western Pennsylvania. Acquired leads, closed sales, accomplished carrying out tasks to meet customer needs. Educated potential and present customer base, handled all issues tactfully. Maintained excellent organization and effective communication with every client to ensure satisfaction.

BUY-RITE OFFICE PRODUCTS Beachwood, Ohio

Account Manager 2005-2006

Established relationships with clientele to acquire new accounts in Northeast Ohio

and Western Pennsylvania. Significantly increased revenue with major accounts in the corporate market.

Accountable for sales results and increase of profit margins. During first six months, established numerous partnerships to generate significant business opportunity, especially the government markets. Increased sales by over 50%. Attended seminars and networking meetings to enhance product knowledge.

AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Account Manager 2001-2005

Collaborated with General Motors-ACDelco Marketing Representative to expand the market while increasing profit margin. Created business development and client acquisition through targeted sales efforts and product focus. Accountable for sales results and profit margins. Attended monthly training sessions that resulted in increased generated revenue. Recognized as the top sales producer by reviving dormant accounts and establishing new ones. Participated in various educational seminars to advance knowledge of the business.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Business Administration, Major in Marketing; The Ohio State University,

Columbus, Ohio

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