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Sales Manager

Location:
Phoenix, AZ, 85018
Posted:
May 24, 2011

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JOHN T. FITZPATRICK

**** *. ******* ******

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Cell: 602/410-3930 ********@***.***

PROFILE

A dynamic, results-driven Business Development / Sales Management

professional with comprehensive expertise in the construction industry;

Noted for exceptional market vision and business perspective, combined

with well-executed marketing strategies, to achieve continuous revenue

growth and market share in slow economies and highly competitive markets

Successful in identifying opportunities, vitalizing territories,

strengthening industry relationships and building productive teams,

applying proven expertise in:

* competitive / market analysis . account / territory management

* sales planning / forecasting . prospecting / cold calling

* relationship management . presentation / negotiation /

closing

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* market expansion / positioning . account penetration /

retention

EXPERIENCE

MARLITE, Dover, Ohio

2010-present

Western Regional Distribution Sales Manager

Managed wholesale distribution sales of commercial products in an 11

state region as well as worked with retail outlets for associated

Marlite products

. Exceeded sales plan and goals for all product lines

. Market analysis of Marlite and competitor distribution in all

markets, prepared action plan for

Increasing sales and market penetration in underperforming and

uncovered markets

. Implemented new sales strategies and incentive programs with

selected distribution in key

Markets to strengthen loyalty and grow sales

. Reestablished dormant accounts with continued contact and

relationship building, instilling trust

Confidence in resuming business

ARIZONA AUTOMATED DOORS & WINDOWS, Tempe, Arizona

2006 - 2009

Sales / Product Development Manager

Instrumental in business start up, representing 10 manufacturers, as

well as a proprietary automated door system and targeting a market of

high-end custom builders and developers:

Developed an ambitious marketing plan not only partnering with

manufacturers but also prospecting / cold calling to build an

influential network and accelerate the 3-6-month sales cycle.

* Conducted competitive / market analyses, crafted high-impact

presentations / marketing materials; delivered demonstrations to

decision makers throughout the industry; and followed up with

proposals / quotes and the sales close, establishing a solid client

base of 50.

* Oversaw installations and final adjustments to ensure total customer

satisfaction, realizing 100% client retention, which generated

lucrative repeat and referral business.

* Established market presence to exceed first-year goal by 20%.

JOHN T. FITZPATRICK

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Cell: 602/653-4918

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MILGARD MANUFACTURING - Tempe, Arizona

2002 - 2006

Territory Sales Manager

Vitalized an emerging door and window products market leader in the

Phoenix-metro area with a

Team of 6 sales representatives, cultivating new business while

maintaining existing customer base of 100+ commercial builders, big-box

stores and dealers:

* Focused on growing business to justify a new manufacturing plant in

Chandler (online in 2003); achieved $3M in sales within 2 years -

100% over budget goals - and a 95% retention rate.

* Noted for optimum customer service, working closely with builder or

homeowner to design door packages to meet specific needs; applied

value engineering to save customer money while boosting the

company's bottom line.

THE JORDAN COMPANY, Tempe, Arizona 1991 - 2002

Territory Sales Representative

Recruited to start up / launch the fireplace division as a new revenue

stream targeting the local builder / developer market which complemented

the door and window products.

* Served as new division's point person, sourcing manufacturers /

suppliers, establishing pricing structure and maximizing operational

effectiveness to realize 20% growth year over year.

* Prospected, cold called and leveraged industry relationships to

identify and capture market opportunity, building sales from zero to

$4.5M within 2 years.

* Designed / conducted comprehensive sales / product training,

developing a highly productive and knowledgeable sales force of 10

that consistently exceeded revenue objectives.

MARCO MANUFACTURING, INC., Lynwood, California Prior

Regional Sales Manager

Directed sales for a 20-state region, setting up wholesale and

installation distributors for products focused on the new-home

construction, retail and retrofit markets.

* Increased market share in the Rocky Mountain states from a low of 5%

to 37% with sustainable 30+% share year over year.

* Maintained a customer retention rate of 90%, overcoming company

supply and internal issues.

EDUCATION

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona

B.S. Marketing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Company-sponsored

Ongoing Sales Management and Leadership Training



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