Donald Boudreaux
Sales Manager
Arlington, TX ***11
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Service-oriented Sales Manager with more than 25 years of experience developing relationships and partnerships, servicing accounts, and boosting profits. Strategic and analytical with motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections, promoting products, and expanding territories. Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with an analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Sales Representative
Great Western Leasing and Sales, LLC - Arlington, TX June 2022 to Present
• Responsible for generating lease and semi-trailer sales leads.
• Initiate contacts through phone calls and customer visits and online marketing.
• Take sales from leads to final purchase.
• Effectively handled customer concerns and questions.
• Responsible for all outside and inside sales calls and recording data onto Zoho CRM.
• Interact with service technicians and rental fleet manager as needed. Logistics Manager
Pelican Contractors of Louisiana - Berwick, LA
February 2018 to April 2020
Disaster relief for residents in the US Virgin Islands. Administering logistics and preparation for the crew to accomplish their tasks and meet approval from FEMA. Working on the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix through Lamar Contractors and Aecon to get final approval for the jobs completed. The job consists of installing doors, refrigerators, roofs, and other jobs to make resident homes livable. I am responsible for handling the schedule of work and the delivery of products and shipping and receiving to the worksite. I have an approved ID for Aecon through Lamar Contractors and a FEMA badge.
• Implemented strategies to improve processes, systems, and behavior.
• Managed annual freight budget.
• Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expenses without compromising customer service levels.
• Negotiated with different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings.
• Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
• Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes. Outside Salesman
Stewart & Stevenson - Harvey, LA
June 2017 to January 2018
I developed and maintained a close business relationship with distributors and customers. I developed, implemented, and achieved annual business and marketing plans with the distributors. Facilitated repeat customer purchases. Lead managed and developed distributors in the Gulf Coast (Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama). Monitored market conditions and trends and kept DDC Marine Sales informed of market activities and opportunities. Provided timely responses and support to customer's needs, requests, and concerns. Represented DDC Marine Sales in all sales and business events and activities in the Gulf Coast area. Primary responsibility was for diesel engine sales to the crew boat, offshore, and inshore marine customers.
• Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns.
• Collaborated with vendor representatives and company customers to set up optimal delivery schedules.
• Established fair pricing structures and finalized contracts to complete purchase agreements with customers.
• Coordinated all trade shows bookings.
Sales Manager
Tiger Tugz - Morgan City, LA
January 2007 to May 2017
I was responsible for developing relationships with major oil and gas companies working in the Gulf of Mexico corridor. Developing relationships with the independent oil and gas producers were the focus of my position. I secured master service agreements and time charter agreements with 30 companies within the first year of my employment. The company's sales increased 10 percent each year since I joined the company.
• Handled all customer relations issues pleasantly, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
• Initiated new sales and marketing plans for product roll-out, including developing sales, distribution, and media strategy.
• Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
• Coordinated all trade shows bookings.
• Conducted research to target, engage and partner with suppliers, negotiating beneficial, cost-saving deals.
Education
BS in Marketing
Nicholls State University - Thibodaux, LA
Skills
• Business Development and Planning
• B2B Sales
• National accounts management
• Staff Management
• OEM's and Service Sales
• Sales Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Transportation activity management
• Training program development
• Carrier negotiations
• Strategic Account Development
• Operational management
• Planning and controlling inventory
• Equipment Management
• Safety Training and PPE
• Process Improvement
• Oil & gas
• Communication skills
• Outside sales
• Google Docs
• ERP systems
• Sales Management
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Territory management
• Salesforce
• Sensors
• Marketing
• Negotiation
Additional Information
President of St. Mary Country Golf Club.