Dean Kinard
*** ***** *****, ********, ** *****
970-***-****(H) 970-***-****(M)
**********@*****.***
Territory Sales Manager
An accomplished business professional with quality leadership and strong
customer focus skills that prides himself on integrity and honesty. A clear
thinking problem solver with exceptional organization, technical, customer
relations, communication, and time management skills. Extremely self
motivated and results oriented team member that brings experience and
diligence in sales and marketing to today's high technology world.
Professional Experience
Wingfoot/Goodyear Commercial Tire August 2012-November 2012
Outside Commercial Sales Representative
Increased sales of new and retreaded commercial truck tires and related
products and services for a Wingfoot Commercial Tire Center primarily in
the oil and gas industry.
Highlight of achievements:
. Grew number of accounts in assigned territory by using databases,
cold calling, prospecting, and establishing relationships.
. Maintained and grew existing accounts by communicating and focusing
on customer needs.
Aggregate Industries
2007 - 2012
Service Representative
Provided all aspects of exceptional customer service on a daily basis.
Coordinated efforts with other team members to ensure maximum customer
satisfaction and production.
Highlight of achievements:
. Assisted in on site coordination leading to increased efficiency for
customer and fellow employees.
Dover Hydraulics 2004 -
2007
Territory Manager
Managed territory of Eastern SC selling hydraulic components and repair
services to the industrial, construction, manufacturing, marine, power
generation and pulp and paper industries.
Highlights of achievements:
. Transitioned most customers from previous company due to excellent
customer service and business relationships.
. Researched technical requirements, priced, and negotiated closing
deals.
Coastal Hydraulics
1998 - 2003
Territory Manager
Managed territory of Eastern SC selling hydraulic components and repair
services to industrial, construction, manufacturing, marine, power
generation and pulp and paper industries.
Highlights of achievements:
. Doubled sales volume in territory in one year setting new sales
record for the company by providing exceptional customer service and
gaining new accounts.
. Troubleshot and closely monitored repair progress on jobs and kept
customers informed.
Edisto's Supermarket and Garden Center
1986 - 1997
Owner and Manager
Built and managed independent supermarket and garden center in coastal
community.
Highlights of achievements:
. Conducted successful business start up.
. Maintained profits in tough seasonal market area while facing stiff
competition from larger chain.
United States Army
1977-1986
Major, Signal Corps
Supervised the installation of tactical communications support to various
levels of tactical
Army commands.
Highlights of achievements:
. Lead unit to provide "The best communications support ever"
according to one commander.
. Company won the best unit award during deployment of sustained
field exercise in Germany.
Education
Bachelor of Science
The Citadel