Business Development Solar Sales

Sid R. Pierce

**** *** **** ***** • Idaho Falls, ID 83401

**********@*****.*** • 208-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/sidrpierce

Managing Professional

Sales / Purchasing / Consulting / Business Management / Operations

Seasoned, ambitious executive & entrepreneur with over 35-year record of achievement in diverse lines of businesses and industries. Intuitive leader with thorough business acumen and expertise in purchasing, sales, business strategy, and technology. Solid history of success in procurement, business development, employee training and management, marketing, accounting, and operations.

Areas of Expertise:

Marketing and Sales

Procurement / Inventory Control

Apartment/Property Management

Research & Development

Contract Development / Negotiations

Bookkeeping / Accounting

Team Building, Training, and Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Electronics, Laser & Fiber Optics Technology

Computer Troubleshooting & Repair

Procedure Writing and Implication

Insurance Underwriting

Professional Experience

Powur – Del Mar, CA (Remote)

Solar Sales (7/2022 to Present)

Independent sales consultant helping clients with roofing, solar systems, and batteries.

Contributions:

Present to potential clients the advantages of solar/batteries for energy independence and cost savings.

Sales and marketing acquisition to help build the business using many different avenues.

Kuubix Global – Rexburg, ID

Solar Sales (6/2021 to 8/2022)

Virtual sales to potential customers seeking solar systems and batteries.

Contributions:

Help in the startup and testing of the virtual sales division.

Present to potential clients the advantages of solar/batteries for energy independence and cost savings.

Horizon PWR – Rexburg, ID

Solar Sales (10/2018 to 2/2021)

Business to Business solar sales in surrounding areas to business owners, farmers, and home owners.

Contributions:

Started Business/Agriculture solar division of our residential company.

Present to potential clients the advantages of solar/batteries for energy independence and cost savings.

Farmers Insurance – Idaho Falls, ID

Insurance Professional (6/2012 to 11/2017)

Provide consultations to clients to assess insurance needs and propose solutions to close the gap by offering health, life and property and other insurance products. Manage the daily operations and processes including lead generation, applications processing, report analysis and client servicing and communications.

Contributions:

Started from ground zero to a sustainable, profitable business within first three years.

Attained the top award in the company in first 3 months of operation.

Achieved top sales, retention, and customer service awards in the company.

Quiznos Subs – Rexburg, ID

Owner (2/2004 to 3/2011)

Owned and operated a fast-food establishment while directly managing daily accounting, business development, employee services, and operational needs. Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with centers of influence in the community. Performed contract negotiations with suppliers and vendors and managed and procured inventory. Oversaw staffing, strategic directives, and training of employees. Created and implemented marketing plans, established marketing objectives for successful operations and growth.

Contributions:

Took a business from startup to one of the top in sales in company in the first 3 months of operation.

Achieved top company awards in sales, operations, and customer service every quarter.

Achieved continuous growth in sales for first several years of operations.

Bechtel – Idaho National Laboratory (INL) – Idaho Falls, ID

Senior Technician (6/1990 to 7/2004)

Monitored, controlled, and operated a variety of waste management systems through a Distributive Computer System (DCS). Trained employees on safe operations and management of each system. Designed procedures and operation standards for systems to ensure safe and proper use. Experienced in environmental safety and health regulations including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Contributions:

Started from entry-level technician position to top-level senior position in first 18 months.

Worked on a special assignment with the Lead Project Engineer to prepare for the start-up of a new 17 million-dollar facility.

Designed a database system/program to track and order all on-hand and spare parts.

Procured all necessary parts to operate the system and back-ups when system or parts fail.

Additional Experience:

Technician/Shift Foreman, hired out of college by Westinghouse (INL) and assigned at to a high-level research and development technology transfer project at Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL) in California. Managed and worked on the world’s largest laser system. (1988 to 1990)

Home building, contracting, design, sales, and consulting. (1992 to 2002)

Apartment management, recruiting, bookkeeping, and repairs. (1992 to 1996)

Education and Credentials

Idaho State University – Pocatello, ID (1/1986 to 12/1987)

Associates Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Laser Electro-Optics Technology (LEOT)

Major: Lasers, Optics, and Fiber Optics

Minor: Electronics Design, Troubleshooting, and Repair

Dean’s List each semester

G.P.A. - 3.74/4.0

Top in Class

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office, Windows, dBase, Networking, HTML Design, Computer Setup and Repair

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