Mark R Oberle
Seattle, Washington 98178
206-***-**** ******.****@*****.***
SUMMARY: Experienced Industrial sales professional seeking regional sales
position
QUALIFICATIONS:
Produced $10 Million per year in sales of ductile iron pipe products by
managing distribution, OEM, municipal, and direct accounts in a three state
area
Developed and executed strategic sales and marketing plans by analyzing
markets, competition, strengths, weaknesses and identifying opportunities
Able to master complex and diverse product lines, conduct small and large
group presentations, conduct product demonstrations and manage trade show
exhibits
Capable of working independent from a remote location and travel on demand
as necessary
EDUCATION:
University of Washington, College of Forest Resources, BS Forest Management
(GPA 3.7) 1980
University of Washington, Graduate School of Business Administration, MBA
Finance (GPA 3.6) 1982
Numerous sales, marketing, negotiating, presentation and planning seminars
and courses
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Griffin Pipe Products Co, Downers Grove, Illinois, Area Sales Manager, 1998
to 2009
Managed distribution, OEM, municipal, and direct accounts in three state
area
Produced $10 million dollars per year in sales (2007)
Fluid Air Components (FAC), Kent, Washington, Territory Sales Manager, 1995
to 1997
Responsible for sales and marketing of hydraulic power systems to forest
products industry
Smith Tractor and Equipment Co, Tacoma, Washington, Sales Representative,
1987 to 1995
Outside sales of construction equipment using product demonstration method
Continental Engineering and Sales (CES), Bellevue, Washington, Marketing
Manager, 1985 to 1987
Inside sales and marketing of an imported line of mobile cranes
Veteran US Air Force Honorable Discharge