Nick T. Serrao
***** *** ******* ****** ******** Valley, CA 92708
714-***-**** email ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Sales Professional experienced with Prospecting for new business, Territory Management, and selling to Retailers
and Distributors.
DOGTRA COMPANY- Torrance, CA
National Sales Manager February 2011 - Present
• Responsible for sales of electronic dog collars throughout the United States.
• Responsible for double digit increases in sales for 2011 and 2012.
• Acquired large new accounts; Academy Sports, Petco, Dr’s Foster & Smith etc...
• Management of existing accounts and distributors: Bass Pro, Cabela’s, Gander Mountain etc...
• Manage independent rep agencies.
• Responsible for calling on smaller independent accounts: Sporting Goods, hunting, and pet stores.
• Responsible for selling to K9 police agencies, Military and the Pentagon.
TRACTEL COMPANY – Baldwin Park, CA May 2007 – April 2010
Western District Sales Manager
• Responsible for coordinating sales efforts within the Western United States.
• Selling building material, handling products, hoists, jacks, and measurement tools to rigging and
industrial distributors.
• Manage independent reps in territory with direct reports.
DIMPLEX – North America -manufacturer of electric fireplaces April 2006 – February 2007
Territory Manager
• Implemented an existing dealer network strategy to gain maximum market penetration.
• Aggressively recruited and established hearth dealer accounts.
• Implemented all sales strategies and programs.
POLARIS POOL SYSTEMS - Vista, CA April 2004 – February 2006
Sales Representative
• Responsible for sales of pool cleaners, salt systems and automation systems to pool distributors, builders
and retailers in Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
• #1 in Greatest Percentage Distribution Growth for 2005.
• #1 for Greatest Distribution Dollar Increase for 2005.
SCOTT’S COMPANY - Marysville, OH Sept 1999 - April 2004
Sales Merchandising Manager
• Responsible for sales of home garden products to major (Lowe’s and Home Depot) home improvement
centers in Orange County, CA
• Product line included: Ortho, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, and specialty brand products
• Supervised, hired, & trained Merchandisers
• #1 in Sales (out of 12 reps) in the Region (at 120% of objective), 2000
• Increased sales 26% in newly acquired territory for 2002
EDUCATION
California State University Fullerton - Bachelor of Arts