Sales Service

Steven Levine

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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

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