Ralph E Holton Jr.
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh. 44223
Email: abicqp@r.postjobfree.com
Phone: 330-***-****
Objective
Obtain a position that will enable me to showcase my 20 years of experience
and expertise as an outside sales representative and a networking
specialist.
Professional Experience
Territorial Salesman / Branch Manager, Kaycan Ltd., Williston, VT
2007-2010
Cultivated and managed a territory and branch in Northeast Ohio, selling to
building and remodeling contractors. Trained home builders and remodeling
contractors how to manage and increase closing percentage and to maximize
profits in their retail business. Procured new customers by cold calling,
prospecting, networking and referrals. Average annual sales increase 5 to 7
percent.
Contractor Salesman, 84 Lumber, Eighty-Four, PA
2006 - 2007
Negotiated and bid on commercial and residential projects and was
responsible for reading blue prints and site visits. Sold building
material and lumber packages to builders and contractors. Increase new
accounts in my territory by 25 percent.
Territorial Salesman, ABC Supply, Beloit, Wisconsin
2004 - 2006
Wholesaled building material to remodeling contractors and home builders.
Developed and managed new territory with first year
gains of $1.7m in sales:while maintaining a 25% gross profit margin and
retaining 100 new customers. Educated customers how to introduce product to
their end user.
Sales Consultant, Fred Martin Motor Company, Akron, Ohio
2000 - 2004
Certified sales and lease consultant for six different automobile
manufacturers. Maintained a high
level of service and customer satisfaction.
Territorial Salesman, Weather Shield Mfg., Inc., Medford, Wisconsin
1999 - 2000
Cultivated and managed a territory in Northern and
Northeast Ohio for a Window Manufacturer.
I was able to increase market segment by cold calling and prospecting
contractors and builders.
Company closed division in February 2000.
Territorial Salesman, Traco Inc., Cranberry, Pennsylvania
1998 - 1999
Managed and added new customer accounts to the Ohio territory for a large
window manufacturer.
Educated customers on features and benefits to assist contractors increase
sales and profits.
Territorial Salesman Rollex Corp., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
1996- 1998
Sold building materials to remodeling and building contractors in the
Chicago land area.
Expediter/Project Manager, Alside Builders Service Elk Grove Village,
Illinois 1990 - 1996
Scheduled and managed new construction installation crews
in greater Chicago, Northwest Indiana
and Southern Wisconsin. Managed inventory control systems, maintaining
adequate inventory levels by
purchasing outside manufactured materials. Responsible for work-site
safety as safety director certified
by OSHA. I was also responsible for knowing local building and
construction rules, regulations & permit
requirement.
Education
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
1984 - 1989
Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio
1983 - 1984
References
Available upon request