JOSEPH CARTER
Regional Sales Manager
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linkedin.com/in/joe-carter-a73a5956 Edmond, OK
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Regional Sales Manager with 8+ years of proven success driving revenue growth and market expansion across competitive territories. Expert in strategic sales planning, team leadership, and key account management with a track record of consistently ranking in top sales percentiles. Combines technical expertise from industrial maintenance and energy management background with strong business acumen to deliver exceptional results. Currently pursuing Bachelor's in Management to complement extensive hands-on experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sales & Business Development
Strategic Sales Planning & Execution
Key Account Management & Retention
Territory Development & Market Expansion
Revenue Generation & Forecasting
Leadership & Operations
Team Training & Performance Management
Customer Relationship Management
Competitive Analysis & Market Intelligence
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Expertise
Industrial Systems & Maintenance
Energy Management & Optimization
Process Improvement & Cost Reduction
Technical Sales & Consultation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Regional Sales Manager X-Cal/Tech-Labs
Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming January 2017 – Present
Lead sales operations across multi-state territory, developing strategic partnerships and driving consistent revenue growth through relationship-based selling and market analysis.
Key Achievements:
Consistently ranked in top percentile of sales team through strategic territory development
Achieved 100%+ of sales targets by leading high-performing sales teams across Wyoming and Colorado
Expanded customer base by 35% through development and execution of comprehensive business plans
Increased team productivity by 25% through implementation of structured hiring, training, and performance monitoring systems
Improved forecasting accuracy by analyzing market trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions
Instructor - ElectroMechanical Systems Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK August 2014 – December 2016
Delivered comprehensive industrial maintenance training programs, preparing students for manufacturing careers through hands-on instruction in electrical and mechanical systems.
Key Achievements:
Earned N.O.C.T.I. Certified Industrial Maintenance Instructor certification, validating technical expertise
Obtained Siemens PLC Programming Train the Trainer certification, enhancing curriculum relevance
Received Teaching Certificate from State Board of Education
Developed comprehensive curriculum covering industrial safety, electrical theory, motor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC programming
Manager Site Energy/Recycling Verallia Saint Gobain Containers
Sapulpa, OK October 2012 – August 2014
Managed plant-wide energy optimization initiatives, utilizing data analytics and monitoring systems to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring environmental compliance.
Key Achievements:
Saved $100K+ monthly in water usage costs through Level I Ultrasonic Leak Certification implementation
Reduced energy consumption by 20% through leadership of energy conservation projects
Improved operational efficiency by evaluating plant operations through statistical analysis and energy monitoring
Ensured 100% compliance with environmental standards across all energy and recycling initiatives
Additional Leadership Experience
Maintenance Supervisor Saint Gobain Containers, Dolton, IL
Regional Sales Manager Horizon Valve Services, Inc., Hominy, OK
General Manager/Director of Operations Midsouth Technologies – NPI, Drumright, OK
Operations Manager/Production Manager Lockheed Martin Postal Technologies, Tulsa, OK
E-5 Aegis Fire Control Technician United States Navy, Norfolk, VA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Management Expected May 2026
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Kaplan University, Davenport, IA
Professional Military Education
Fire Control Systems Training Great Lakes, IL & Dahlgren, VA
Advanced Electronics & Digital Systems
Computer Systems Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Radar Systems & Microwave Fundamentals
Applied Mathematics & Blueprint Reading
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
CRM & Sales Tools: Salesforce, CRM Systems, QuickBooks Premium
Project Management: MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite
ERP Systems: SYSPRO, Fourth Shift, MAS 90, ERP Lite, KRONOS
Industrial Systems: RS Logix 500, Control Logix, Siemens Simatic, AutoCAD
Specialized Software: Ultratrend DMS, Spectralyzer 4.2, Constructor
CERTIFICATIONS
N.O.C.T.I. Certified Industrial Maintenance Instructor
Smart Automation Certification Alliance-Electrical Systems Specialist
NIMS Industrial Maintenance
Oklahoma State Board of Education Teaching Certificate
ISO 9001/2000