Burt Zimmerling
P.O. Box ***, Templeton, CA *****
Phone: 805-***-****/abilr9@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Regional Sales Manager in the equipment sector where earnings and growth
parallel my abilities through exemplary performance and accomplishments.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Promoted to Industrial and Construction Sales Representative, covering
two separate divisions as well as both divisions for a
time/construction temporary/permanent industrial sectors for Alimak
Hek Inc.
. Exceeded sales quotas of between $5M to $6M three consecutive years
with Alimak Hek, Inc.
. Developed and expanded the Canadian Market to 16 companies for
projects in the Hydro Power and Mining industries at Alimak Hek Inc.
. Premier, number one Sales Associate the first year at Northern Steel,
Inc.
. Promoted to District Manager to coordinate all aspects of daily
operations at Cabrillo Hoist, Northern California district.
EXPERIENCE
ALIMAK HEK, INC., Bridgeport, CT /Templeton, CA
04/1999 - 07/2010
(Rack and Pinion Elevator Manufacturer)
Regional Sales Manager/Engineer
. Regional territories include Western United States and Western Canada
for industrial market elevators throughout a variety of industries,
including power fields, cement, bridge construction, dams, refineries,
ports, offshore, and mining.
. Over the past three years, average annual sales exceeded $6M.
. Extensive travel to over 275 customer sites to provide extensive
consultation support to end users on behalf of engineering and
design/contracting firms.
. Complete all aspects of proposals, presentations, order intake, and
turn over to Project Management for execution.
. Expertise in all industry computer-based and related programs.
NORTHERN STEEL, INC., La Mirada, CA
1995 - 1999
Sales Representative
. Realized average annual sales of $325K for materials handling
equipment.
. Responsible for project coordination, scheduling, field supervision,
and acquiring permit insurance for projects budgeted up to $50K.
. Sales territories were Southern California and Arizona, with a base of
75 companies.
SLETTEN CONTRUCTION, Las Vegas, NV
1993 - 1995
Operating Engineer/Safety Manager
. Operation of the material hoist and crane equipment.
. Coordinate all safety programs at the Administration Building for the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
CONSTRUCTION ELEVATORS, Long Beach, CA
1987 - 1993
(Division of Cabrillo Hoist) Alimak Equipment
District Manager/Sales Representative
. Successfully established new subsidiary company of 3-5 employees in
Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.
. Prepared marketing applications, bid proposals, and negotiated
contracts for up to $125K.
. Within the first year, assumed additional sales responsibility for
Cabrillo Hoist Northern California.
. Weekly commute to San Francisco to cover Northern California,
dramatically increasing volume from $75K to $150K in both divisions.
C&E CONSTRUCTION CORP., Los Angeles, CA
1985 - 1987
Field Construction Crew Foremen for a workforce of 4-12 employees.
EDUCATION AND COMPUTER LITERACY
. Salesforce.com, web-based client program
. Alimak elevator configurator for engineering and design
. Value Base selling courses
. PowerPoint presentation and design
. Literate in all other basic computer programs
Excellent References Available Upon Request