Edgar A. Rodriguez
*** ******** ******, ********** *****, FL. 33767
Cell Ph. 727-***-**** ?e-mail: ********@*****.***
TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEERING PRODUCT APPLICATIONS SPANNING 20 PLUS YEARS
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OEM Sales & Support ( Sales Engineering ( Marketing
Product Process Development ( Technical Sales Applications & Development (
Customer & Sales Management
Experienced broad based executive sales engineer - level manager with more
than twenty years of proven ability in domestic and international: product
sales & development; product applications and sales engineering; product
management and business development. Proactive & success driven with
positive results for both client & company. Long sales cycle sustainability
and a superb communicator able to understand and interpret customer
requirements and specifications in order to increased profitability &
satisfaction. Military sales experience, RFP development and pre-
relationship building.
Qualifications Summary
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A leader with proven ability in technical sales, engineering applications,
business-market development and customer communications with creating new
opportunities for product sales. Led successful product marketing and
customer service campaigns in corporate environments where relationship
building is paramount. A strategic tactical, technical goal-completion
mindset. Key competencies include:
( Customer Service/Support ( OEM - Client
Relationships
( Planning & Market Analysis ( Business Development
( Technical Sales Development ( Applied Product
Applications
( Communication of Program Development ( Team Building & Sales
( Project Tracking, Oversight and Implementation (Technical &
Proposal Writing
Career Synopsis
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CME, (Manufacturing POWER & Sensor Solutions.), St. Petersburg, FL.
06/2009-Present
Business Development Executive manager
Managed and controlled marketing efforts through attending market
conferences and expos to gain exposure and developed customer contacts
through communications and face to face visits. Facilitated all market
development into several agencies within the military & government areas
and positioned the company for opportunity & OEM provider.
. Lead company in business development opportunities & customer contacts
. Established federal opportunities for proposals - RFPs
. Product applications to customer requirements
. Worked within the market range to establish an advantage - small
business
. Won engineering contract for products manufactured in-house and
increased sales $2MM on one program
. Searched and identified federal opportunities to company core
strengths
. Travel reports to president/owner & vice president on market statuses
. Increase revenues and broaden customer base which resulted in product
sales to new market agency
GSE Technologies, (Manufacturing of civil materials)., Houston, TX.
05/2008-03/2009 Reason for leaving: Company Down-size
Regional Sales manager
Administrated the market plans and sales for a specific region and
territory to gain market share and supported the customer to full
satisfaction. Developed new opportunities within the agencies for product
installation and sales of custom fabricated materials and pricing.
. Maintained relations with the number one client at over $8mm dollars
and supported the day to day requirements and services as needed
. Developed a new customer through aggressive sales approach and service
in meeting the client and discussing product applications and
specifications
. Overcame competition by analyzing products and pricing to established
a win win approach for both company and client
. Priced proposals for a strategic advantage with several products and
identifying project location requirements for shipping cost
. Implemented material specifications with design engineers to maintain
product advantage and company strong hold
. Developed relationships with all levels of government agencies and
types of employee contacts
Propex Inc. (Manufacturing of civil materials), Chattanooga, TN.
06/2006-03/2008 Reason for leaving: Company Chapter 11
Market Development Manager
I administered all facets of product exposure and development in highly
competitive markets including applications and design specifications for
the company advantage to gain sales.
. Led team sales for the LL 300 product introduction into the market in
my region and profits for the company product line in specified
materials
. Gained 65% margins with a high end product to end users by reviewing
specifications and discussing product materials with agency and
engineers
. Introduced the new product and high materials to the USCOE for
approval and cost reduction over the traditional materials
. Worked presentations to engineers for project product specification
acceptance and implementation to design plans
. Established relationships with all civil levels of contacts and
clients for future sales and company growth
Hancor Inc. (Manufacturing of civil materials), Findlay, OH.
01/2004-05/2006 Reason for leaving: Company sold out - acquisition
Area Sales Engineer
Developed all the product specifications and implemented product materials
into plans and worked for the acceptance and approval of company products
for substantial future growth in sales and market gain
. Obtained Gold level status level with the southeast division to be
identified as one of the leading regions in the US
. Supported all levels of technical services for gaining market share
over 15% of region's goals and representatives
. Reached over 12% of product system sales with heavy competition in the
material offering and introduced product application for the
opportunity
. Worked presentations to engineers for project product specification
acceptance and implementation to design plans
. Addressed field issues to prevent future liability concerns saving
thousands of costly dollars to company revenues
. Educated all levels of agencies and design engineers to approve use of
product based on applications and cost of higher end mateials
James Hardie. (Manufacturing of civil materials), Plant City, FL.
09/2001-05/2003 Reason for leaving: Company shut down
Regional Sales Engineer
Initiated and developed the product specifications and data spec sheet for
acceptance and approval of government agencies. Initiated the kick off of
different product sizes and introduced the products into the market for
growth and sales.
. Achieved increased sales from start-up product to approval status of
product throughout the area - estimated to be 3 mm dollars
. Implemented technical product sheets for approval and acceptance by
government agencies to allow use and gained sales estimated to 5mm
dollars
. Complimented the total team effort with sales and engineering
applications of product to 13 mm dollars
. Presented to engineers for project product specification acceptance
and cost reduction over traditional materials
. Developed field installations studies for government agencies to allow
the use of product and also addressed concerns and issues
. Educated the sales team to gain sales and product knowledge, thus
growing revenues and market share
Kemco Systems. (Manufacturing of water systems), Clearwater, FL.
02/1997-08/2001 Reason for leaving: Better Opportunity
Sales & Marketing Engineer/mamager
Developed the marketing product data specification sheets and brochures for
each industry application. Introduced products/systems into the market for
growth and sales opportunities, managed and reported on sales pipeline and
supported mfg. reps.
. Accomplished sales, marketing, and engineering proposals to several
industries for 1 to 4 $MM dollar systems
. Increased sales through the US sales representatives to achieve
regional & national goals
. Marketing development of all literature used for company display and
shows
. Managed marketing budgets within several industries and educated field
sales reps on new products/systems
. Pricing development for sales reps and regional territories
. Scheduled regular visits with field reps., new and old clients and
made presentations on products and up-dates
. Promoted company in a professional manner and investigated new market
opportunities
Klockner Bartelt. (Manufacturing of High-end machinery with
Instrumentation Sarasota, FL.
08/1994-01/1997 Reason for leaving: Salary Increase Opportunity
Sales Project-Engineer Coordinator
Priced out complicated machinery systems with instrumentation of system
process in complicated cycles, product pricing and rebuilding or converting
old type product/systems, supported the field reps with new product pricing
and modifications to existing product/systems
. Proposed High-end level machinery to clients and new customers with a
gain of 20% growth
. Worked in all areas of sales, handled re-worked product/systems to new
state and increased sales volumes
. Focused on specific customers applications and increased high dollar
sales
. Build customer relationships with field reps, and gained positive
working trust
. Proposed product/system quotes for each type application
. Followed up with field reps on products and proposals, pipeline
management
. Increased department sales by $3MM with focus on efficiency of system
re-works
Key Controls. (MFG Representatives of Control Valves & Instrumentation)
Sarasota, F1.
08/1992-07/1994 Reason for leaving: Salary Increase
Sales Engineer
MFG reps for all types of Instrumentation, Meters, Controls, Valves and
other components, sales increased with correct product application and
implementation.
Pall Corporation. (Manufacturing of fluid filter systems and Delta-Dynes)
St. Pete, F1.
08/1992-07/1994 Reason for leaving: Plant Shut-Down
Sales Engineer Liaison
Close customer liaison with company and primary clients with focus on
specific product sales applications, increased sales through understanding
client needs.
ABA Industries. (Manufacturing of precision machinery components) St.
Pete, F1.
09/1985-02/1987 Reason for leaving: Salary Increase
Engineer Assistant
Engineered, designed and drew machinery components for manufacturing,
design and engineered new products for development.
Education
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University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Communications, Senior
Penn State University, Altoona-St. College, PA.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, AS
Affiliations
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LinkedIn and affiliated memberships within the organizations
Penn State Club of Tampa
Job Power Seminars - Career Source Pinellas
ASCE