MATTHEW M. SMITH
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
518-***-**** aduy81@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Strong record of success ensuring profitability through effective management, communication, and strategic planning. Pioneered strategic direction for new products. Strong ability to create relationships and trust to partner with the client. Negotiated large contracts with distributors/contractors. Strong background in construction sales and management. Problem Solver. Developed effective ways to sell into highly competitive markets. Always ready for new challenges and ensures client satisfaction.
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates Degree 1987
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT PLATTSBURGH
Bachelor of Science, Business Management 1989
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC, Halfmoon, NY January 2022 – Present
Outside Sales
Responsible for managing and building a customer base
Quoting large to mid-size electrical projects
Create project interest with customers
QUIKRETE COMPANIES Las Vegas, NV October 2009 – November 2021
Territory Sales Manager
Managed large territory which includes Las Vegas/Southern Utah/Arizona markets
Increased GM from 18.7% to 26.3% from January 2016 to November 2021
Managed complete assembly and tear down of World of Concrete and national builder shows
NATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS Las Vegas, NV March 2003 – July 2009
Sales Manager
Responsible for managing a territory in Las Vegas with over 250 customers and $7 million in sales
Worked closely with Las Vegas casinos, cabinet shops, exhibit companies, designers, contractors, and engineers
Responsible for price quotes to contractors, exhibitors, casinos, cabinet shops and contractors
Managed a territory that would produce $500k-$600k in monthly sales and helped customers manage projects
February 2011 National Wood Products closed their operation in Las Vegas
MCKILLICAN Las Vegas February 2001 – March 2003
Sales Manager
Developed and expanded customer base by working with casinos, contractors, engineers, and cabinet shops
Responsible for price quotes to contractors and casinos
Increased sales by 21% from 2003 to 2004
Consistently met and exceeded company goals and quotas
SKILLS: Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook/Sales Force/SAP