Larry A. Eidy
Matthews, NC *****
Primary: 704-***-****
Cell: 704-***-****
*********@*******.***
ProfessionAl Summary
I am an experienced professional with an extensive background in both
business operations and sales. I've spent the majority of my career being
identified as an exceptional leader in business development and sales
management within the chemical distribution and hazardous waste sales
business, delivering over 18 years in the industry. My most recognized
strengths are with people and relationship building, business development,
and increasing revenues through sales and sales management. I have a
proven track record of efficiently identifying needs and implementing
effective solutions, as well as adapting quickly in fast paced and
challenging environments. I am a success driven individual, working both
independently and in a team-oriented environment, now seeking an
opportunity to where I can invest my over 20 years of experience with a
company's growth strategy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HERTZ CORPORATION
Frontline Sales Manager 1/2013-5/2013
- Revenue Manager of Hertz "RAC" sales division for Charlotte Douglas
International Airport location
- Reinforced corporate customer service and sales strategies to maximize
average daily sales revenue
- Maintained ...Oversaw sales counter and Hertz Gold Member sales and up
sales activities.
- This includes coaching, assisting, and working through customer issues
to ensure a positive customer experience.
- As well as holding employees accountable for performance issues.
SUNBELT DISTRIBUTION, INC.
President/Owner 2002-2012
- President of a regional distributor of Janitorial and Safety products,
servicing over 10 counties within a 60 mile radius of Rockingham, NC
- Actively involved in all aspects of the business, from the accounting
and taxes, to sales and marketing.
- Held sales averaging between $450M and $500M per year at 42% gross
profit
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
Regional Account Manager 2001-2002
- Budget of $2 million for the first year
- Responsible for developing new business in coastal South Carolina,
Georgia, and Florida.
US LIQUIDS, INC
Technical Sales Representative 2000-2001
- Increased sales more that 80% over previous year.
- Developed and implemented the growth strategy for rebuilding business
throughout the southeast region, previously incurring a company wide
profit loss due to a four-month plant shutdown
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRNMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Technical Services General Manager 1999-2000
- Achieved profitability within 6 months, with first million $ month in
March of 2000
- Responsible for developing business in recent Texas acquisitions.
- Duties included oversight for Sales, P&L Management, Logistics, and
Regulatory Compliance for three locations (Dallas, Pasadena and Corpus
Christi)
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC
Vice President and Eastern Region Business Manager 1997-1999
- Responsible for business development in New England, Mid-Atlantic and
Southeaster U.S.
- Headed up acquisition of Vermont facility to give Heritage a base of
operations in the lucrative New England market.
ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY (1985-1997)
Southeast Regional Manager of Environmental Service Division (Charlotte,
NC) 1990-1997
- Implemented and established a re-structuring of standards for servicing
customers across the company
- Increased sales five fold by 1997; while industry trends were going
south.
. Sales increased from 1.25 to 7 million
. Profits increased from 29% to 39%
- Consistently achieving highest or second highest sales, gross profit
and net Operating profit
- Bottom line responsibility for regional environmental services and
operations; Scope of Responsibilities - Management of all aspects of a
750 drum TSDF, with 15 to 20 employees for more than 8 years without a
"Notice of Violation" or a single fine.
Market Specialist (Charlotte, NC) 1989-1990
- Conducted effective interpersonal skills in maintaining profitable
relationships, internally and externally
- Duties include - Internal support for 30 sales people in the Southeast.
- Company-wide liaison for activities between Ashland and their disposal
facilities
- Conducted all regulatory compliance for 13 permitted and 5 non-
permitted facilities
- Training (RCRA, TOSCA, DOT)
Sales Representative (South Bend, IN) 1985-1989
- Managed a 3 million-dollar sales territory, which included chemical and
chemical waste sales activities.
- Consistently performed in the top 3 in the region (of 20-25 sales
representatives).
- Increased sales 16% annually
Industry knowledge & Training
- Expertise knowledge and training in RCRA Corrective Action
- Expertise knowledge of environmental due diligence and hazardous waste
regulations
- Attended Miller-Heiman "Selling at High Levels"
Additional skills & Recognition
- Excellent public speaker
- Expertise sales and sales management
- Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint And Outlook)
- Experienced in conflict resolution
EDUCATION
B.S. in Business Administration - Marketing Concentration
Indiana State University - Terre Haute, IN