Steven Levine
Scarsdale, NY ***83
914-***-**** *******@*****.***
Experienced Professional in Management, Sales, Marketing and Product Development for Specialty Hardware and Food Service Equipment. Proven ability to research markets and provide creative, innovative and customized solutions. Particular strengths include building strong customer relations. Identifying new vendors, products and clients nationally and internationally. Business Development through the Wholesale Distribution Chain.
Marsal & Sons, Inc., - Lindenhurst, NY 2008- July 2015
Sales, Marketing and Technical Executive- Manufacturer of Commercial Food Service Equipment
Established new clientele nationwide and increased sales annually
Daily contact with national sales reps, dealers, distributors, restaurant chains and service providers
Created marketing materials for customers, sales programs and trade shows
Reduced manufacturing costs of products up to 50%
Brought in new suppliers and products to support import business
Organized infrastructure to import component hardware products
Challenger Industries, Inc., - Mt. Vernon, NY 1998-2008
President - Importer, Manufacturer and Designer of Specialty Hardware for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
Managed all aspects of business including sales, purchasing and quality inspection
Approved vendor for manufacturers of Fortune 500 Companies.
Developed specialty hardware products from initial concept to the final products.
Beacon Specialties - New York, NY 1982-1998
Vice President - National Distributor of Food Service Equipment and Plumbing Replacement Parts to restaurant chains, hospitals, hotels and motels, small to medium sized food service equipment manufacturers, dealers and distributors
Management, Sales, Marketing and Daily Operations of the Wholesale Distribution Business
Education
New York University – BS in Business, Music and Technology
Developed 5 Patents with additional Patents Pending