Sales Manager

Brett I. Kielman

**** ****** ******** ********, ** 48063 Home: 586-***-****

E-mail Address: ********@**********.***

Objective

An executive/management position, with a company looking for an

individual with superior planning and organization skills. I have a

record of setting and exceeding monthly and yearly goals both

professionally and personally. Being able to naturally motivate those

who work with me is one of my most gratifying accomplishments.

Relevant Experience

Branch Manager - Mobile Mini, Inc / Mobile Storage Group - Warren, MI &

Chatham, Ontario

10/2006 - Present

* #1 branch overall for 2010

- Rental Contribution of 61% an increase of 15% over 2009

- Trucking Margin of 23% an increase of 128% over 2009

- Sales Margin 43% an increase of 7% over 2009

- EBITDA Margin 52% an increase of 33% over 2009

* Financial responsibilities: Profit & Loss, budgeted profitability,

including growth targets, expense management, pricing management and

annual budget.

* Supervise branch employees; interview, hire, train, motivate,

appraise and resolve problems; also acknowledge

accomplishments and reward successes.

* Successfully managed inventory with weekly, monthly and quarterly

physical inventories. Realized zero lost units in 4 years.

* Research and visit real estate locations to create the most

profitable branch location. Negotiate lease terms, zoning

requirements and ordinances.

* Responsible for overall safety, OSHA, and DOT compliance for

multiple locations. No work related injuries or accidents for 2009

and 2010.

* Operating 2 branches simultaneously: Warren, Michigan, United

States and Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Maintaining staff, yard

maintenance and outside contractors along with sales development and

fulfilling contracts.

* Trained and developed dispatch and drivers to achieve highest

drivers moves YTD Company wide.

* Maintained team moral during the transition of two rival companies

merging into one cohesive team.

* Awards received: Highest new account growth (company wide),

Highest revenue vs. budget, Highest branch growth

Vehicle Sales Center Manager - Ryder - Romulus, MI

4/2004 - 7/2006

* Full sales, operations and profit and loss responsibilities of the

stand-alone facility.

* Increased branch sales by 52% in the first year.

* Increased customer satisfaction rating to a company high of 87%.

* Secured financing and arranged deliveries

* Implemented 'Front Line Ready Program' company wide; all vehicles

are in Road Ready (8.1) condition.

* Highest new account growth and largest branch growth awards 2005.

* Achieved top sales performer level in 2005

Consultant Manager - Advantage Finance Solutions - Based out of St.

Clair Shores, MI

1995 - 12/2003 Consults in New Mexico, New

York, Florida, Ohio, Michigan

* Reported directly to the CEO and worked interactively with owners,

principles and management.

* Visited potential clients for pre-consulting meeting to determine

the eligibility and degree of re-structuring.

* Responsible for the management and development of 6 consultants in

multiple states.

* Executed and coached new sales strategies and financial plans.

* Management of all personnel resources - hiring, motivating,

coaching, developing, and directing people.

* Developed marketing plans for consultations.

* Increased the average gross profit per location by 38%

* Successfully implemented Fast Start Program that reduced set up

time and increased productivity.

Education

Center of Creative Studies, Photography 1992 - 1994

Macomb Community College, Liberal Arts 1990 - 1992

Other Skills

Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook - adaptable to any

computer program

Valid Passport with current Nexus Card

Class A CDL with no accidents or traffic violations

References Available Upon Request

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