JON HOWARD

706-***-**** ac8jmo@r.postjobfree.com **63 JEFFERSON RIVER RD. JEFFERSON, GA 30549

SUMMARY/WORK EXPERIENCE: Experienced Sales Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, outdoor, power tool, flooring, and access control industries. Skilled in Research, Customer Service, Management, Sales, and Strategic Planning.

GABRIEL/BENDIX

SOUTHEASTERN REGION TERRITORY SALES MGR. 2015-CURRENT ATHENS, GA

• Responsible for ride-alongs with Autozone TSM’s in GA, SC, NC, VA, FL, AL, MS, LA for Gabriel shocks, struts, loaded assemblies (readymounts), visited auto repair shops to push Gabriel brand.

• Sought out new business for Gabriel shocks, and Bendix friction products in distribution channel, from introduction, product selection, to changeover, if necessary.

ROC GEAR, INC.

SE REGION SALES MANAGER 2007-2015 COMMERCE, GA

• Pioneered outdoor products with national retailers, including Bass Pro, Dicks Sporting Goods, Cabelas, Academy Sports.

• Able to get 4 new outdoor brands into several large retailers, including Sams Club, Walmart, Backcountry, Amazon, as well as composed online assortment for these stores as well.

PERLES, USA

EASTERN US INSIDE SALES MANAGER 2004-2007 GREENVILLE, SC

• Prospected and pioneered European power tools line Rotomatika, Perles USA to power tool manufacturers and large box retailers, including Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Orgill, from South Carolina corporate office.

• Composed and directed marketing efforts for Eastern US, including trade shows, and implementation of Perles power mixers into Home Depot rental centers.

LOWES

CLEVELAND,TN FLOORING MANAGER 2001-2004 CLEVELAND, TN

• Measured, estimated all flooring jobs for Lowes location, including hardwoods, laminate, carpet, vinyl.

• Managed flooring department employees, to ensure stock was put up, customers were helped, regular cleaning was done, scheduled employee work times.

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TESA ENTRY SYSTEMS

SE REGION NEW CONSTRUCTION, MILITARY SALES 1998-2001 NORCROSS, GA

• Quoted all Tesa Entry Systems keycard locks on new construction projects in hotel channel, doing take-offs from Autocad, designing entry systems to fit each situation.

• Responsible for pioneering Tesa Entry Systems into the military market, including site visits, meeting with builders, doing takeoffs from Autocad.

CERTIFICATIONS

ASE certification, Steering & Suspension

EDUCATION

Georgia State University- Political Science

US ARMY- US Infantry School- Ft. Benning, GA- 11B, 11M

USARNG- Officer Candidate School graduate

ASSOCIATIONS

Served in USARNG, reaching final rank pay grade of E-6 (Staff Sergeant), attended several leadership courses, including PLDC, BNOC, was a leader for fire team and squad sized force. Master Mason degree.

*references available upon request