Gerald Pearson

***** ******* *****

Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Cell: 951-***-****

adxy28@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW:

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and experience can contribute to the increased sales and growth of your company.

OBJECTIVE:

A sales professional with years of successful sales and management of direct and independent reps in a variety of industrial and commercial industries. These include consumer products, building materials, solid surface materials, roofing/waterproofing and fenestration products. I am looking for the right company that is interested in increasing their presence, market share and sales profits. Worked with A&D groups extensively on a number of products.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Experienced Sales Professional that understands the problems and

Opportunities facing today’s businesses.

Extensive experience working with architects and designers along with selling products in the building materials, fenestration and construction fields.

Result and growth oriented sales representative with proven ability to increase both the sales and profitability for your company.

Solid experience working with the dealer and distributor networks along with years of experience working with major builders in the Western region.

EDUCATION:

CSU Long Beach; Long Beach, CA

BS Business-Marketing

Orange Coast College; Costa Mesa, CA

Associate of Arts Degree- Business, Petroleum Technology

EMPLOYMENT:

J. P. Consulting LLC Moreno Valley, CA;

Owner/Sales Manager 01/2011 to 09/2019

Consulting with building material companies to help set up new dealers and distributors in Western region.

Worked with manufacturers of Kitchen & Bath cabinets and interior MDF raised panel (13/4” and 13/8”) doors.

Set up independent rep groups with manufacturers of products to service and to call on accounts

Global Building Resources Chino, CA

Dealer & Custom Home Manager 10/2008 to 12/2010

Major Asian manufacturer of premium kitchen, bathroom and library cabinets for residential, commercial and high end homes. Set up dealer showrooms and distributors in Western Region area. Worked with custom home builders and clients from start to finish of the projects. Attended trade shows on a regional and national basis.

G-U Hardware Newport News; VA

Regional Sales Manager 03/2005 to 09/2008

A leading German door and window hardware company with high end locking systems and trims for both residential, OEM and commercial applications (BKS). Responsible for sales throughout the entire Western U.S. Responsible for the training and management of independent reps within the territory. Responsible for the training and management of key accounts within the territory. Attend trade shows on a regional and national basis including the IBS and Glass Build shows. Increased sales in first year to $4.0M, a 10% increase over previous year.

Country Estate Fence Company Anaheim, CA

Sales Manager 01/2004 to 02/2005

A distributor and dealer for a leading manufacturer of mono extruded vinyl fence and decking products. Responsible for the inside and outside sales personnel training and day to day operations. Responsible for headquarter calls on key accounts in California and Arizona. Increased sales by $250K in first year by securing new major accounts.

LA Susa Mfg. & Technical Salt Lake City, UT

Sales Manager 01/2002 to 01/2004

A manufacturer of vinyl products used in the building including fencing, windows and other applications. Increased sales over $200k year.

Pinnacle Distribution Concepts Scottsdale, AZ

Commercial Segment Manager 01/2001 to01/ 2002

A leading distributor and marketer for DuPont Corian and Zodiaq solid surface products in the Western region.

XIM Products, Inc. Westlake, OH

Regional Sales Manager 02/ 1999 to 11/2000

A manufacturer of high end bonders, primers and specialty related products for the paint and coating industries.

Polycoat Products, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA

National Sales Manager 3/1996 to01/ 1999

A high end manufacturer of urethane coating systems used in both residential, commercial and private labeling applications.

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