Bruce Harlow
Beavercreek, OH 45432
937-***-**** abmkdv@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective & Profile
A dynamic, results-and profit-oriented Sales Representative is seeking a
position that will fully utilize my extensive experience building and
leading integrated sales operations for various corporations. Strong
analytical and technical skills with special talents in building
territories and relationships that achieve maximum profitability. Desire a
Sales position that will provide a challenging opportunity to significantly
contribute to a company's efficiency, organization, growth, and
profitability.
Community Affiliations
National Youth Sports Coaches Association, certified coach. I have coached
youth sports for 18 years including: football, baseball, softball and
basketball.
Professional Experience
Regional Manager
Empire Products, Inc., Beavercreek, OH - 2001 to Present
. Sales: Responsible for selling pneumatic tools and fasteners within
the construction and furniture industries. Solicit and obtain new
clientele as well as retaining and expanding existing accounts.
. Profitability: Successfully acquired and built the #1 client within
our organization, and 3 out of the top 5, which significantly
increased sales and profitability for the company.
. Account Management: Responsible for managing over 150 accounts, client
development and strategic planning to maximize retention, expansion
and profitability. Establish expansion plans for individual accounts
and personally manage account calls, presentations and negotiations.
. Management: Developed and managed successful telemarketing department.
. Client Relations: Consistently establish and maintain an exemplary
network of business associates as a result of extensive interaction
and strong communication skills.
. Customer Service: Provide excellent service to customers by attention
to detail and thoroughly following up on all sales. Effectively
respond to clients' requests, inquiries, suggestions, and/or concerns.
. Consulting: Provide consulting services to clients involving technical
information about products.
. Awards: "Most Tool Sales" - Won last year and have consistently
finished in the top 3.
Account Executive
Management Recruiters International
Beavercreek, OH - 2001
. Recruiter: Telephonic work to uncover job openings, candidates and
candidate placement. Outbound calls were 80-120 calls per day.
Responsible for negotiating salaries and benefits on the candidate's
behalf.
Territory Manager
Astro Industries, Inc., Beavercreek, OH and Florida Territory - 1995-2001
(Sales Coordinator 95-99, Territory Manager 99-01)
. Overall Sales: Responsible for selling electronic wire, cable, tubing
and value added services primarily to distributors and DOD contractors
such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Systems and Harris Corporation.
Increased Florida sales by 255% within the first year.
. Outside Duties: Scheduled and visited customers on a routine basis to
uncover new uses and explore opportunities to expand the account.
. Outside Account Management: Established successful working
relationships with buyers and department personnel to uncover new
opportunities and competitor activities. Also managed on site
inventory levels. Excelled at Blanket Purchase orders and long term
purchasing agreements.
. Inside Account Management: More than tripled account base within 18
months. Managed over 100 accounts at the time of my promotion to
Territory Manager.
Education and Training
Principles of Sales Management course: Completed 3/2010
Building Customer Loyalty course: Completed 2/2010
Customer Service Excellence course: Completed 2/2010
Graduate of Beavercreek High School: 1990
Completion of Telesales Rep College: Atlanta, Georgia
Completion of Sumitomo's Sumischool: Sunnyvale, California
Completion of Magic of Aladdin sales seminar: Dayton, Ohio