SEAN T. GILBRIDE
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linkedin.com/in/seangilbride1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Location Operations / Sales Manager
Bravas, Franklin, TN — 07/2025 – Present
Luxury smart home integration – Audio Visual, lighting, security.
• Lead a team of technicians and staff providing luxury home automation solutions.
• Manage branch performance, ensuring EBITDA and gross revenue goals are achieved
(annual revenue: $7.3M).
• Oversee logistics, scheduling, and project management functions to ensure on-time, on
budget delivery.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of all staff.
• Conduct joint sales activities and field visits to support business development.
General Manager
BMS CAT, Nashville, TN — 06/2023 – 07/2025
Restoration & mitigation services
• Directed the staff in delivering water/fire/mold mitigation and reconstruction services
statewide.
• Managed branch revenue between $5–7M and consistently achieved profitability targets.
• Oversaw daily operations, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Drove business development initiatives through strategic sales leadership and ride-alongs.
Branch Manager II
United Rentals, LaVergne, TN — 07/2020 – 06/2023
Modular mobile construction offices & shipping container rentals.
• Managed a $7–10M modular buildings and shipping container branch that rented and
sold.
• Full P&L responsibility, meeting or exceeding EBITDA and revenue objectives.
• Coached and motivated sales teams, improving territory growth and customer retention.
• Partnered with sales leadership to develop key accounts and execute strategic plans.
General Manager
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Nashville, TN — 12/2006 – 06/2020
Computer software (Microsoft/Cisco) Training.
• Led a team providing enterprise-level IT training solutions.
• Achieved consistent EBITDA growth and revenue targets ($4–8M branch).
• Directed daily operations and profitability, with direct oversight of sales leadership and
delivery.
• Implemented SPIN and Sandler sales methodologies to increase corporate engagement.
General Manager
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Indianapolis, IN — 01/2000 – 12/2006
Computer software (Microsoft/Cisco Training.
• Managed a high-performing team focused on driving annual revenue.
• Achieved sales and EBITDA goals through strong sales leadership and team coaching.
• Oversaw all branch operations, client relationships, and performance management.
General Manager
Affordable Rent-A-Car & Sales / Penske Truck Leasing, Carmel, IN — 04/1991 – 12/2000
Automobile & commercial truck rentals.
• Oversaw daily operations of a combined rental, truck leasing, and boat dealership
business.
• Grew branch revenue to $3M, managing 305 vehicles and 10 trucks.
• Managed budgets, sales strategies, and profitability across multiple business lines.
• Developed new customer acquisition strategies and local business partnerships.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Sales and Marketing
Minor: Mathematics
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• IICRC Certified – Water Mitigation
• SPIN Sales Training & Coaching
• Sandler Sales Training (President’s Club)
• Board Certified in Finance & Insurance (Automobile Financing)