Sales Manager

CliffORD e. BaiN

** **** ********* **. **. Paul, MN 55105 Phone: 651-***-****

Email: abiz00@r.postjobfree.com

Purchasing Manager - Inside Sales - Customer Service

Summary of qualifications

. Over 20 years experience in the commercial and industrial purchasing

function.

. Managed 140 product lines with multi-million dollar inventory value.

. Extensive technical and product knowledge of product lines related to

transportation industry.

. Experience with a variety of industrial manufacturing processes.

. Proficient with industry computer programs including Open Systems

accounting software.

. Established business network of industry leaders and vendor

representatives.

EMPLOYMENT

Purchasing Manager - Kolstad Company 1995

- 2010

. Responsible for the purchase of all goods and services for after

market distributor serving the transportation industry.

. Managed vendor selection and price negotiations.

. Requested quotes for products and vehicle repair services.

. Maintained and managed inventory levels of all stock parts.

. Provided engineering and estimating support for the metal fabrication,

welding and assembly department.

. Researched technical documents and drawings for the sales department

and customers.

Sr. Purchasing Agent - American Semi Parts & Service 1993-1995

. Purchased heavy-duty truck and trailer parts for a warehouse

distributor serving four company locations.

. Responsible for maintaining 45 product lines.

Sales Consultant- Jaworski and Associates 1991-1992

. Provided manufacturing technical support in the preparation of

quotations between vendors and customers.

. Specialized in the marketing of precision-machined components,

castings, sheet metal parts and fabrications.

Parts Buyer/ Planner - Dynamic Air Inc.

1988-1991

. Negotiated contracts with local, national and international vendors

for machined parts, castings, fabrications pneumatic, electro-

pneumatic and electronic control devices.

Purchasing Manager - ABM Brake & Equipment Inc. 1984-

1988

. Negotiated the purchase of heavy-duty truck and trailer original

equipment, aftermarket parts and related services for a warehouse

dealer/distributor serving 5 locations in 3 states.

. Maintained inventory levels and control on 70 standard product lines.

. Other duties included inside sales, telemarketing and parts counter

sales.

Education

Winona State University, Winona, MN

Major: Business Administration

Digital Resource Inc. Bloomington, MN

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