Manager Sales

Professiona In excess of eighteen years comprehensive sales

l experience. Emphasis on regional promotion of industrial

Highlights: and residential building products, new product positioning

and introduction, market analysis, opening of territories,

promotion strategy, merchandising, and new industry

concepts. Maintained and cultivated new and existing

client relationships and dramatically increase sales

volume. Developed marketing programs and product

recognition. Exhibited leadership and management skills

while overseeing 14 sales representatives in a 7 state

territory.

Career 2010 to Present

Experience: SEARS Home Improvement

Sales Project Coordinator

Responsible for negotiating contracts, and communicating

effectively both orally and in writing with potential

associates, managers and customers. Facilitates the

purchasing of windows, doors and flooring with buyers and

contractors. Required the incumbent to be able to

communicate clearly and effectively with customers at all

times. Responsible for generating leads, conducting sales

presentations in the home and accurately measuring and

pricing product. Attends and participates in sales

meetings, training sessions, and territory and branch

meetings. Completes relevant paperwork accurately and in

a timely manner. Detailed oriented in order to accurately

complete required contracts with customers. Ability to

drive in various weather conditions for long periods of

time and in various demographic areas. Able to access

interior and exterior landscapes. Ability to work various

hours that can shift into evening time periods.

2005 to 2010

Color Fashions Construction, Conroe, TX

Sales Manager

Responsible for preparing contracts and negotiating

revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements

with clients, supplier and subcontractors. Evaluate

construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of

plans. Responsible for hiring, supervising, directing and

training of staff. Schedule the projects in logical steps

and budget time required to meet deadlines. Handles job

planning, money management, marketing and buying

materials. Inspect and review projects, interpret and

explain plans and contract terms to workers and clients.

Requisition supplies and materials to complete

construction projects. Take actions to deal with the

results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at

construction site. Plan, organize, and direct activities

concerning job sites. Job planning, money management,

marketing and buying materials.

2002 to 2004

Cal-Western Paint Manufacturers, Los Angeles, CA

Sales Manager

Responsible for distributing and placing product line in

area retail paint stores for regional sales and

manufacturing. Assisted with the establishment of over 50

area locations. Developed creative sales promotions

increasing company profile. Handled training and

presentations for newly implemented product lines for

various companies.

1996 to 2002

Smiland Paint Manufacturers, Los Angeles, CA

Regional Sales Manager

Managed label promotion for Morwear, Whiteline, Spectrum and Fineline.

Instituted marketing plans, resulting in increased sales from $700m to

$3.5mm annually. Created personal relationships with manufacturers,

which reflected dramatic increases in sales, for the first year,

awarded #1 sales representative, 1997 thru 2001.

1988 to 1996

H.E.R.O. Industries, Burnaby, B.C., Canada

Territory Manager, Commercial Paint Equipment

Relocated center of operations to Los Angeles and established programs

to develop client base. Targeted chain accounts and newly opened

stores. Conducted in-store contractor's seminars and field

demonstrations. Coordinated advertising to enhance sales promotions.

Number one sales representative, 1989 thru 1994.

Experience: District Manager, Coronet Carpet Mills, Los Angeles, CA

District Manager, Salem Carpet Mills, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Owner/Manager, Color Fashions, El Segundo, CA

Residential Sales Manager/Territory Manager, Mohawk Carpet

Mills, Baltimore, MD

Territory Manager, Monarch Carpet Mills, Pittsburgh, PA

Owner/Sales Manager, Color Fashions Construction, Conroe,

TX

Professiona PDCA ( Painting Decorating Contracting Association)

l WPDA (Western Painting Decorating Association)

Affiliation

s:

Military United States Marine Corp, Honorable Discharge

Experience:

Rutgers University, New Jersey

Education: Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

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