WILLIAM B. KIERCE
P. O. Box ******
Montgomery, Alabama 36124
334-***-**** Home
334-***-**** Cell
334-***-**** Alternate Cell
Email: ************@*********.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that will utilize my background in Management, Business
Consulting, Budget Development and Controls, Purchasing, Corporate Level
Sales, Public Relations, and Marketing.
SUMMARY
Accomplished, self managed professional with eighteen years experience
demonstrated by increasing responsibility and performance in a corporate
environment. Success includes strong client relationships and a respected
reputation among peers. Past experience offers a range of skills including
management, performance analysis, front line sales, market research,
product and industry training, E-commerce analysis, equipment and product
purchasing, inventory management, corporate level marketing and
advertising, business consulting, enhanced presentation, communication and
correspondence skills.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Jani-King International, Inc. 2007 -
Present
Regional Director
AL Markets: Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn
GA Market: Columbus
Regional Director for the Number 1 ranked commercial franchise cleaning
company in the world. Responsible for management of Montgomery office
facilities and staff, as well as market franchise and account sales in
Montgomery, Dothan, Auburn and Columbus, GA. Compiled a record of market
volume growth across a large and competitive business territory composed of
both National and Regional accounts. Business responsibility required a
diversity of experience and capabilities including management, business
development, budget development, budget controls, equipment and product
ordering, inventory management, franchise sales, e-commerce analysis,
marketing, public relations, executive level liaison providing market
product training and client support. Responsible for analyzing current
market trends and client needs within the industry, providing customized
products and services, and corporate solutions. Scope of experience
includes:
. Diamond Club Inductee - March 2008
. Responsible for management of Montgomery Regional Office, staff and
facilities including hiring, training, performance evaluations,
promotion and other employment decisions
. Producing Regional Director responsible for monthly franchise and
account sales
. Responsible for conducting and analyzing market research on industry
trends and developing strategic goals, as well as sales and marketing
plan
. Develop Bid packages for university, corporate and organizational bids
. Developed and implemented annual budgets, business goals, strategies and
public relations objectives
. Maintained a client base with over 200 top Regional and National clients
across defined market
. Consulted clients in development and implementation of business
initiatives
. Develop and maintain relationships with vendor contacts
. Conduct monthly staff and franchise owner Business Development Training
. Maintain professional certifications
. Regional representative at corporate events for Jani-King executives,
franchise owners, and National and Regional clients. Responsible for
speaking to attendees in regard to market and company success.
. Corporate Goals Achieved: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010/Market Share Increased
by 52%
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Private Business Consultant 9/2006 - 10/2007
Business Consultant providing Strategy and Market Analysis Consulting and
Training
(Contracted consulting with the following):
FH Business Solutions, and its subsidiary Freehaulin', Inc., an
entrepreneur funded advertising and marketing firm providing a new and
innovative advertising medium for clients. Corporate profitability
estimated March 2007.
Consultation experience includes:
. Responsible for guiding Sales Team in setting goals, priorities and
performance measures
. Coordinated with owner on development of corporate business plan,
budget, goals and corporate initiative
. Analyzed and developed 2006/2007 Corporate Sales and Marketing
Process
. Conducted Corporate Sales and Marketing team training
. Responsible for identifying market prospects and development of
strategic target market plan
. Responsible for creation of sales and marketing presentations
customized for each prospective client.
. Responsible for coordinating and conducting prospect/client
presentation meetings
. Responsible for developing corporate marketing and public relations
campaign
. Corporate liaison between FH Business Solutions, River Region
Chamber's of Commerce, local business and community leaders, and
product vendors
. Responsible for developing expense controls and corporate Sales and
Marketing budget
. Responsible for development of profitable vendor negotiation strategy
plan
Perfect-10 Distribution 2002 - 9/2006
Regional Sales Manager
Perfect 10 Distributing is a privately owned corporation serving the
product distribution needs of thousands of independent satellite television
dealers nationwide in the direct-to-home satellite entertainment industry.
Perfect 10 Distribution also offers products and services to meet the
growing needs of the E-Business industry including internet based
applications via satellite delivery. Responsibilities in my position as
Regional Sales Manager require that I provide a blend of management,
analysis and consultant skills. I am responsible for providing customers
with top-quality satellite products, leading edge dealer support programs,
and legendary customer service. While in my position I have assisted
dealers in growth and marketability of their business, provided
presentations on proposed business solutions, and provided training for
management and sales associates. Scope of experience and achievements
include:
. Evaluation of territory prospects and development of business plan
. Guided Sales team in setting goals, priorities and performance
measures
. Developed and Implemented Sales/Marketing Footprint in Alabama,
Louisiana and Mississippi
. Analysis and evaluation of dealer/prospect needs
. Review business plan and developed business profitability model
providing a variety of business and E-Business solutions
. Conduct dealer product solution and E-Business presentations
. Implementation and training of related products and services
. Implementation and training of Internet and E-Business solutions
. Responsible for front line sales, expense controls, and territory
budgeting
. Develop individual dealer marketing and advertising strategy based
upon target market
. Annually exceeded goals & objectives established by upper management
. Exceeded and Maintained Sales Territory Quota Objective- August 2002
- August 2006 (Substantial territory growth realized within first 6
months)
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Southern Companies 1998 - 2001
Direct Account Executive - Southeastern Alabama
Accomplished, self managed field sales executive with nine years experience
of demonstrated increasing responsibility and performance in corporate
product sales in the telecommunications and E-commerce industry. Successes
include evaluating client needs and providing a variety of
telecommunication solutions, implementation and training of related
products and services integrated with Internet and E-Commerce business
solutions if applicable. Scope of experience and achievements include:
. Southern Companies President Club Inductee - 1998 - 2001
. Top 10 Direct Account Executive Award Winner - Hawaii 2000
. 180% Quota Objective achieved and maintained- 1998 - 2001
. Provided business consulting for National & Regional client base
located across central and south Alabama
. Conducted Executive level presentation meetings
. Responsible for design and implementation of product training
EDUCATION
Auburn University/Auburn Montgomery 2008 - Present
Pursuing Degree in Management
United States Navy 1986 - 1990
Graduated Top 2% Hospital Corps School
Duty served: Camp LeJeune - Camp LeJeune, North Carolina
Naval Air Station - Pensacola, Florida
Naval Hospital - Pensacola, Florida
Experimental Air Craft Training Carrier HLT - IX14
Pensacola Junior College - EMT/Nursing Training
EMT III Paramedic Certification/Licensing 1988
Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Training 1997
EVS Certification 2007 - 2010
Corporate Management Training 2002 - 2010
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce 1995 - 2010
Auburn/Opelika Chamber of Commerce 2008 - 2010
Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce 2008 - 2010
Tigers Unlimited 2000 - 2010
Auburn University Alumni Association 2000 - 2010
References Provided Upon Request