Sales Manager

Executive Profile

Proven executive with an * year track record of consistent growth,

leadership, and fiscal responsibility. Acquired, managed, and sold for

profit a wheel manufacturer with 10+ million in annual sales and multiple

locations. Core competencies include managing budgets and employees,

obtaining financing, project management, marketing, negotiations, and

effective leadership to reach organizational goals.

Professional Experience

Cragar Industries Inc., Milford, IA

CEO, Jul 2008 - April 2011

Acquired an underperforming eighty-year old automotive wheel manufacturer

and performed a successful turnaround that culminated in selling the

business for a 58% ROI in two years.

Managed all facets of the business including: due diligence for purchase,

P&L, marketing, sales, licensing, and negotiations for the sale of the

business

Increased sales, reduced costs, and improved brand awareness within the

market

Negotiated sale of the company for 58% return on investment in 2 years

American Muscle Works, Spirit Lake, IA

Owner/President, Sep 2007 - present

Started a business manufacturing wheels and wheel covers for golf carts,

lawnmowers, low speed vehicles, neighborhood electric vehicles, etc.

Designed, engineered, sourced, and secured patent protection for all

products

Obtained brand licensing, setup distribution, and sold products

Company is active and successful with an average increase in sales of 10%

each year

Cycle Country Accessories Corp, Milford, IA

Sales, Aug 2005 - May 2006

Business Development, May 2006 - Sep 2006

Plastics Division Manager, Sep 2006 - Aug 2007

Managed 10 employees and was solely responsible for sales, marketing, and

development of all plastic products produced

Increased sales by 55% from 2005 to 2007

Reduced plastic raw material cost by 43%

Modified injection molds to cut material usage by 23%, shorten cycle times

by 30%, and reduce scrap by 10%

Sourced new vendor for a plating process that resulted in a 35% cost

reduction

Reduced workforce by 30% while maintaining production output

Education

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

B.S. in Business Management

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