Sales Manager

Thomas L. Wheeler

***** ******** **. *****, **** 50325 515-***-****

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SUMMARY

Experienced in market development, profit improvement and sales management.

Proven performer with demonstrated ability to gain account loyalty and win

preferential treatment for products. Personable, enthusiastic, able to organize and

focus the efforts of others.

EXPERIENCE

Olympic Granola, Clive, IA

April 2008 to Co-Owner/Operator

Present

Responsible for marketing and developing brand recognition, setting up

distributors nationally with regular follow up, set up and attend national trade

shows, work closely with partner on sales forecast and budget.

Eagle Sign & Advertising, Des Moines, IA

June 2004 to Director of Sales & Marketing

April 2008

Responsible for annual sales forecast and goal setting, target sales markets,

managed National, Regional and local Sales staff, worked closely with

Owner/General Manger on implementing company policy changes.

G&K Services, Des Moines, IA

November 1999 to General Manager

May 2004

Responsible for all aspects of Plant operations, which include production,

administration, managed sales, operations, customer services, employee

development, planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Direct reports; Office

Manager, Service Manager, Plant Manager, Sales Manager, Branch Managers,

with 152 total employees. Writing and enforcing company policies and marketing

strategies for the majority of Iowa.

Aladdin, Inc., Des Moines, IA

October 1997 to Corporate Operations Manager Iowa/General Manager, Des Moines

November 1999

Responsible for all facets of Des Moines operation; sales, service, production,

and administration. Fiscal year 1998 increased Des Moines’ sales 138.3 % over

prior year which was the largest increase in the company’s 56-year history.

Responsible for all sales and service personnel for five Aladdin plants covering

four Midwest states. Conducted monthly sales and training meetings with sales

representatives. Developed corporate-wide sales contests that increased sales

153% in the first fiscal year.

Thomas L. Wheeler

14246 Elmcrest Ct. Clive, Iowa 50325 515-***-****

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EDUCATION

Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, IA

Grand View College, Des Moines, IA

Business

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Vice President of Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Special Events Committee of Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

Greater Des Moines Partnership 2003 Economic Impact Award winner.

MDA volunteer for annual lock-up.

REFERENCES

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