BERT GAITHER
**** **** ******* ****** ( Mesquite, TX
972-***-**** ( ************@*****.***
MANAGER: Territory Sales
Roofing ( Industrial ( Manufacturing
Accomplished Territory Sales Representative with extensive experience B2B.
using a consultative sales approach. Skilled communicator adept at closing
multi-million dollar opportunities. Results-driven leader with an
insider's knowledge of how business decisions are made. Goal-oriented and
motivated individual dedicated to delivering exemplary customer service.
Areas of expertise:
Consultative Sales ( Presentations ( Persuasive Communications ( Networking
( Prospecting
Outside Sales ( Client Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CENTIMARK ROOFING COMPANY, San Antonio, TX ( 2009
A full service commercial and industrial roofing contractor providing a
full complement of roofing solutions; $404M earnings.
Account Manager
Pursued new accounts through traditional and innovative methods including
cold calling, phone prospecting, and networking.
JEFF EUBANK ROOFING, Ft. Worth, TX ( 2008-2009
A commercial and industrial private roofing company.
Account Manager
Developed 40 new accounts through conventional methods including mailers
and networking.
GARLAND INDUSTRIES, Ft. Worth, TX ( 2003-2008
A leading manufacturer and distributor of high performance roofing
solutions for industrial, commercial and public accounts.
Account Manager
Identified unique company characteristics to create compelling sales
presentations.
. Closed a $2M project despite being priced $500K higher than the
competition by demonstrating company assets and abilities to the
client's VP and facilities committee.
. Achieved largest percentage increase in sales.
. Regularly earned vacation incentives for exceeding sales objectives.
D.C. TAYLOR ROOFING COMPANY, Dallas, TX ( 2002-2003
A commercial and industrial roofing contractor with a national client base.
Account Manager
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SINGLE SOURCE ROOFING, Dallas, TX ( 1994-2002
Account Manager
. Catapulted sales from $100K to $3M in 2 years by expanding the
territory into a 4-state region.
. Sold the largest project in the company's 20-year history.
. Ranked #1 salesman in the company.
Career Note: Prior career history includes Sales Representative for Toyota
of Longview, Tremco / Garland Company, and ADT Security Systems.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Coursework in Business Administration and Photography
Eastfield College, Dallas, TX