Paul J. Hrich
**** *** ****** **** ( Solon, OH **139
Mobile: 440-***-****
********.*****@*********.***
TECHNICAL SALES
Territory Sales Manager ( Product Manager ( Applications Engineer (
Marketing Services
Value Offered Experienced territory manager with both inside and outside
technical sales skills.
Business owner with proven track record of effective
communication, skilled negotiation, and P&L growth.
Familiar with process control instrumentation( temperature,
pressure, flow)
Strong command of Nuclear/Optical instrumentation (security
and analytical).
In-depth understanding of scintillation detector components:
crystals, packaging, reflectors, photodiodes, and
photomultiplier tubes.
Areas of Territory Startup & Growth Industrial/Government/Medica
Expertise Technical Support for Outside l Sales
Sales Trade Show Warrior
Complex Negotiations Forecasting & Market Metrics
Key Account Management
Marketing Collateral
Creation
Representative Laser Optics: Instrumentation: Specialty
Technologies IR/UV components Process Control Materials:
Analytical (4-20mA) Oxides &
instrumentation Medical/security Fluorides
AR/EMI coatings scanning Alkali Halides
Scintillation Quartz/Fused
detectors Silica
Career Proforma Advanced Solutions
Progression
General Manager and Minority Owner, 2000 to
Present
Expanded the company from start-up to serving more than one
hundred active clients. Provide multifaceted marketing
solutions to mid-size technical companies in northeastern
United States. Oversee the sale, design, and production of
commercial print, direct mail pieces, broadcast email
campaigns, and promotional items.
Coleman Instrument Company
Account Manager, 2011 to 2012
Defined, designed, sold, and implemented process control
solutions for Northern Ohio technical clients. Industry
applications included energy and power utilities, wastewater
treatment facilities, pulp and paper industry, chemical and
pharmaceutical industries, and refineries. Typical solutions
involved temperature, pressure, and flow control using
components manufactured by Foxboro, NDC, Kurz, and others.
Increased sales in the territory by 30%.
Career Saint-Gobain Crystals & Detectors
Progression (a.k.a. BICRON Corp., Solon Technologies, Harshaw Chemical)
(cont'd)
Sales Manager (Oxides & Optics), Territory Sales Manager,
1996 to 200*-****-****
Product Manager (Optics), 1991 to Technical Sales, 1978-1989
1996
Progressed through a series of promotions, from inside
technical sales through territory management, to product
management. Directed three domestic salesmen and established
a network of international representation. Member of teams
that successfully implemented ISO 9001 (for $100 million
business unit) and ISO 2000 (for a $5 million company).
Department of Defense Secret Clearance (Inactive). Involved
in Antares (CO2 laser fusion), NOVA (VUV laser fusion),
Maverick (laser-guided missiles), and Paveway (laser-guided
artillery) programs.
Achievement Recognized for sales leadership throughout 22-year tenure
Highlights with Saint-Gobain. Significant results include:
As Sales Manager Grew the annual sales of microlithography-grade fluorides
from startup to above $2 million.
(1996 to 2000): Increased annual sales of oxide crystals from $2.5 million to
$4 million by penetrating the industrial CT market.
As Product Increased net profit of the Optics line from 8% to 12% by
Manager optimizing product mix and improving inventory control.
(1991 to 1996): Successfully negotiated contract awards greater than $1
million.
As Territory Managed a $7 million sales territory for
Sales Manager Optical/Scintillation Products.
(1989 to 1991): Increased territory sales by 17% per year.
Covered Pittsburgh-Detroit-Louisville territory for over
three years.
Education JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY - University Heights, OH
MBA Courses in Marketing, MIS, and Accounting
Graduate Courses in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Ongoing Training Sandler "Right Track" sales training (Inactive President's
Club member)
Basic and Advanced Negotiating Techniques (Charles Karras)
Time Management/Territory Planning (Covey Institute)
Technology MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Contact Management Software (ACT, Outlook, Pro-Office)