William Witherow
Carlisle, PA *****
adt3j8@r.postjobfree.com
#readytowork
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Sales Manager
A Marinelli & Sons Inc - West Chester, PA
May 2019 to March 2020
Responsible for sales and marketing of BASF Synergy Wall Systems in the metro Philadelphia area. Consultant and Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
Self-employed - Carlisle, PA
April 2015 to May 2019
Increased the sales of two Redi-Rock licensees for precast concrete retaining walls in VA and MD (and
#1 in pole bases in the US) in excess of $1 M. Grew the contractor and specifier markets via Lunch & Learn product seminars to architects, engineers, consultants and owners. Performed daily construction manager duties including obtaining a building permit for a low-income housing project in Martinsburg WV.
Grew a $2.3 M clay brick territory in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets by growing the dealer network after my predecessor's resignation 4 months prior. Sales exceeded 2015 and 2016 levels. Consultant
Eagle Bay Hardscapes Products & Allied Concrete Products - Chesapeake, VA February 2014 to April 2015
Reorganized and grew the dealer network for a hardscape manufacturer in its $2M Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets after the largest private-label customer was purchased by a major competitor. Sales were restored to previous levels.
Consultant
Continental Cast Stone by Russell - Berlin, NJ
September 2013 to February 2014
Reorganized, grew and managed the dealer network from the New England- DC corridor for the nation's largest manufacturer of architectural cast stone. Sales & Marketing Manager
York Building Products Co Inc - York, PA
May 2003 to March 2013
Led a team of 9 professionals which resulted in increased sales for 11 consecutive years in excess of $20 M. Received a Cast Stone Institute award for conducting the most Lunch & Learns in the US. Involved in 2 -$10 M acquisitions in MD which increased market share and reach. Eastern Business Manager
Armortec Inc - Bowling Green, KY
December 2000 to May 2003
Managed a team of 3 design professionals who increased sales for 3 consecutive years. Sold concrete revetment mats for the largest earthen dam overtopping project in North America at the Shavers Creek Dam near State College PA
Sales Manager
York Building Products Co Inc
May 1998 to December 2000
as above. Grew sales in excess of $10 M.
VP
Trenwyth Industries Inc - Emigsville, PA
November 1990 to May 1998
Grew sales exceeding $10 M by leading a team of 5 professionals and growing the dealer network. Received an Architectural Record award for being one of the Best Reps in the country. Product Manager/Sales Manager
Carlisle SynTec Systems - Carlisle, PA
October 1980 to November 1990
Increased sales to $10 M resulting in the formation of the Adhesives & Special Applications Division consisting of 4 direct reports.
Education
Master's in Business Administration
Shippensburg University of PA - Shippensburg, PA
BS in Civil Engineering
Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, VA
Diploma in Construction Engineering
US Army Engineers School - Fort Belvoir, VA
Skills
• Salesforce
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Sales
• MS Office
• CRM
• Supervising Experience
• Microsoft Word
• Data Entry
• Powerpoint
• Inventory Management
• Excel
• Time Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Sales Management
• Construction Management
• Product Management
• Territory Management
• Sales Experience
• Outside Sales
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• B2B Sales
• Driving
• Management
• Forecasting
• Pricing
• Inside Sales
• Relationship Management
• Procurement
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Branding
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Math
• Data Collection
• Customer Segmentation
• Phone Etiquette
• Construction Experience
Military Service
Branch: US Army
Rank: 2LT (0-1)
July 1975 to July 1977
Construction Engineering Officer
Downrange Safety Officer
Acting Command Engineer
Commendations:
US Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service Assessments
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient
August 2019
Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.
Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
October 2019
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Problem Solving — Highly Proficient
February 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to analyze relevant information when solving problems. Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales Fit — Proficient
April 2020
Assesses personality traits that are important for sales roles. Full results: Proficient
Project Management Skills: Budgeting — Proficient
April 2020
Managing project budgets by appropriately allocating and monitoring financial resources. Full results: Proficient
Inside Sales — Proficient
October 2019
Actively listening and responding appropriately; performing common sales calculations. Full results: Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
Retail Customer Service — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Comprehending and responding to retail customer needs. Full results: Highly Proficient
Delivery Driver — Expert
April 2020
Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems. Full results: Expert
Sales Fit — Proficient
June 2020
Measures the traits that are important for success in sales positions. Full results: Proficient
Outside Sales — Proficient
June 2020
Actively listening and responding appropriately; performing common sales calculations. Full results: Proficient
Verbal Communication — Proficient
June 2020
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely.
Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Conscientiousness — Proficient
June 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working. Full results: Proficient
Outside Sales — Proficient
June 2020
Actively listening and responding appropriately; performing common sales calculations. Full results: Proficient
Project Timeline Management — Proficient
April 2020
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables. Full results: Proficient
Human Resources Skills: Compensation & Benefits — Proficient June 2020
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs.
Full results: Proficient
Outside Sales — Expert
June 2020
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations.
Full results: Expert
Sales: Influence & Negotiation — Proficient
November 2019
Persuading reluctant customers to buy products or services, and influencing and negotiating with customers to meet sales goals.
Full results: Proficient
Warehouse Associate — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Assesses the tendencies that are important for success in warehouse roles. Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution — Highly Proficient June 2020
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals. Full results: Highly Proficient
Delivery Driver — Proficient
June 2020
Interpreting instructions, reading maps, and solving problems. Full results: Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Highly Proficient
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