Brian J. Nied
*** ****** **** ***** *****, IL ***54 Ph. 630-***-****
*****@*********.***
CAREER GOALS
To secure a position that would enable me to focus on sales and new business development. Ideally, this
position would allow me to show my ability to generate new business in a region or help to grow key
business segments/ accounts.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Emecole
Business Development 2013-Present
Accomplishments:
• 2014-Established new product line of Mold Remediation thru work with the EPA
• 2014-Successful product launch of new Sump line
• 2014-Created new distributor market
• 2014-Education and introduction of Consultative Selling techniques to entire staff
• 2014-Designed and introduced new marketing efforts towards bulk sales, repeat customers
• 2014-July was largest selling month in company history
• 2014-1st and 2nd qtr-Exceeding plan by 14%., have generated 105 new customers nationally
• 2013-Created new business relationships and strategies to penetrate Wholesale/Distribution
• 2013-Met and exceeded 3rd and 4th quarter sales goals
• 2013-Ended fiscal year at 30% growth
• 2013-Designed and Implement new retail display for distribution
3M Company
Outside Sales-Government Agencies 2008-Present
Accomplishments:
• 2012-Exceeded quota at 112%-10.6 M vs. 9.5M (also exceeded quota in 2008,2009)
• 2012-Grew business 25% over previous year
• 2012-Regional Salesman of the Year (also in 2009)
• 2012-Led the US in sales of our temporary tape (also accomplished in 2009,2010, 2011)
• 2012-Vice President’s Key Club (also accomplished in 2008,2009)
• 2012-President-Elect IL ATSSA
• 2011/12-Combined sales 20M vs. 06/07- 14.5M (30% increase in sales)
• 2011/12-Elected by management to serve on National Sales Council
• 2011-Sold first service/maintenance contract in the Midwest
• 2010-Promoted to S4- Senior Government Sales
• 2009-National Sales Rep of the Year
Eby – Brown (Wholesale Distribution)
Outside Sales Representative 1998-2007
Accomplishments:
• Among top 5 % in overall growth of business
• Grew business from 4.2 million/year to 10.5 million/year
• Grew new business by 150% Account base from 35 to 92
• Ranked in top 10% in overall in gross profit (out of 72)
• Among the top 10% in new product promotions
• New hire sales trainer
Paramount Distributing: Ernest & Julio Gallo Division
Territory Sales 1996-1997
Accomplishments:
• Among the top 20% in quotas achieved
• Ranked 3rd in the division in overall sales
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Emphasis: Sports Business
• Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
• Elected to Educator
• Elected to Athletics Chair
• Voted Athlete of the Year
• Internship w/ the Rockford Cubbies (Chicago Cubs minor league affiliate)
Consultative Selling Training/Technique-2010
INTERESTS
Coach-Baseball/Hockey -Youth
Certified USA Hockey Coach
Golf
ALS Volunteer/Organizer