Andrew M. Wrabel
** **** ****** ****, ****** N.Y 12444
abivcp@r.postjobfree.com
My diverse skill level and wide customer base provide clients with total
solutions that meet their needs as well as utilize the latest in technology
for a strategic advantage. Possesses a deep and evolving understanding of
the sales management process; ability to translate that knowledge into
innovative and highly profitable sales programs; and a teamwork personality
that inspires others.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Increased revenue stream for "in -store" merchandise by 13%
Redesigned store to maximize on efficiency while decreasing expenses
First complete sale of the Apropos 'Contact Advantage' Solution
Managed and sold the single largest Print on Demand configuration by Lanier
Worldwide
Directly sold the very first IBM RS/6000 to Empire Blue Cross creating an
untapped revenue stream, which would bring in over 2.5 million dollars to
the IBM Corporation.
OWNER & OPERATOR N & J MARKET 670 Route 145, Cairo NY
2003-2010 N & J Market Citgo Gasoline Convenience Store / Deli
. Own and operate a 3000 sq. ft. Citgo gasoline station with
delicatessen
. Responsible for all aspects of operating a large convenience store
with gasoline and prepared food
. Handled all decisions regarding; personnel, merchandising, branding,
food preparation, menu creation, pricing
. Administrative responsibilities include: Licensing for BOH, DEC, SLA,
DEP, Tobacco, etc.
. Increased revenue 14% from entry into the business during these
difficult economic times
2000 - 2002 Apropos Technology Sales Manager Oakbrook Terrace Il.
. Involved in Apropos(s) entry into the 3Com channel program handling
all sales personnel for US territories
. Overall management responsibilities of: sales performance evaluations,
benefits administration, personnel scheduling, forecasting, career
development, customer management, etc.
. Territories covered: Eastern United States / 4 direct reports combined
with 3Com direct and reseller sales
. Involved in Apropos(s) entry into the 3Com channel program handling
all sales personnel for US territories
. Worked with 3Com Development Labs on the product announcements,
customer presentation dialogs, and marketing deliverables.
. Involved in marketing of Contact Advantage (mail pieces specific to
industries, newsletter articles, technology show participation,
consultant participation during training sessions.)
. Participate & present in all 3Com/Apropos road shows, forums, and
seminars for the eastern United States. Ensure team follow-up on all
leads to close of sale.
. Develop and identify additional channels using a non-3Com related
infrastructure
. All recruitment activity; overall management responsibilities of:
engineering performance evaluations, benefits administration,
personnel scheduling, forecasting, career development, customer
management, etc.
JANNON SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
1999-2000
Jannon Solutions. 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
Territories covered: Hartford/Stamford/Chicago with 11 senior (2 CCIE) &
mid level engineers
Strategic role for entry into the "solutions based" service offerings
Developed changes to engineering bonus program (encourage long term
employment)
ALL recruitment activity
Overall management responsibilities of: engineering performance
evaluations, benefits administration, personnel scheduling, forecasting,
career development, customer management, etc.
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LANIER REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
1997-1999
Lanier Worldwide Inc. 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 11/97 to present
Involved in Lanier's entry into the digital printing marketplace with their
60 ppm 9060 printing solution
Cover both Northeast and Midwest territories with 8 direct sales people
Lead total installations / revenue / profit among my peers by:
Refining demo skills and techniques of sales personnel
Created contests for call/demo/installation activity while decreasing
morale issues
Created lead generation program though 70/30 incentive program creating 15%
more demo activity
Developed procedures to sell to industry specific environments (health,
higher education, etc.)
Developed alternate pricing techniques (variable click vs. List pricing)
Ensure teamwork using the wide variety and diverse skill set of sales reps
IBM Corporation 1980-1997
IBM PRINT SOLUTIONS MANAGER: 01/95 to 11/97
Covered tri-state territory with 6 direct sales people
Assigned metropolitan New York, New Jersey and all of Connecticut for all
marketing and technical support for the IBM print on demand solution
Coordinated IBM (New York) involvement in the 1997 SEYBOLD conference held
in Jacob Javits Center
Hosted / spoke at the New York City QuickPrint Roadshow held at 590 Madison
Ave.
Spoke / Demonstrated the IBM QuickPrint solution at the annual NAQP meeting
held in Secaucus Civic Center.
IBM OPTICAL STORAGE MANAGER
IBM Corporation 590 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 1/93 to 1/95
Covered tri-state territory with 6 direct sales people
Consultant for IBM 3995 optical solutions for the Tri-state area. Worked
with theTucson Development Labs on the product announcements, customer
presentation dialogs, and marketing deliverables.
Lectured at the Enterprise Systems Journal / Mobius Management Briefing to
100+ executives held at the Marriot Hotel in New York City.
Report management: Displaced Teacher's Insurance existing 1 TB Filetek
report management system for an IBM / Mobius solution. Generated over
thirteen million dollars of revenue in H/W and S/W.
COLD: Sold the Bank of New York on Optical technology allowing them to
streamline their claims processing department. Eliminated over 90% of
their microfiche creation and 20% of their printed output. Generated over
9 million dollars in H/W and services.
Developed marketing programs to identify potential uses of optical
technology. i.e. microfiche replacement, image, voice, multi-media, etc.
Represented IBM in joint meetings with HP to discuss future product
enhancements as well as feasibility issues for potential optical products.
IBM COMPUTER OPERATIONS / TECH SUPPORT: 1/81 to 12/87
Education: 1988 IBM Sales School
1980 Bachelor of Science in Marketing, State University of Plattsburgh, New
York 12901
Major: Marketing / Computer Science concentration.
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, softball, swimming, roller-blading, ice skating,
more skiing