Territory Manager

GARY M. RODGERS

**** ********* **., *******, **** 44857 – 216-***-**** – *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE

To acquire a position working with industry winners, focusing on sales, relationship building and profitability.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• A highly organized and committed sales professional with a deep background in the consumer products

industry for over 30 years.

• Skilled in cultivating positive relationships with clients and colleagues; able to prioritize effectively to

accomplish multiple tasks and complete sales goals under pressure.

• Known for enthusiasm, persistence, follow-through and commitment to task.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan. 2010 – Oct. 2011 Fulmer Helmets/Memphis Car Audio

Territory Manager

• Sells helmets, clothing, and car audio equipment to motorcycle, car audio and power sports dealers throughout Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Northern Kentucky.

• Develops strong relationships with existing dealers, as well as calls on prospective dealers to expand the distribution of the Fulmer/Memphis brand.

• Provides excellent customer service by maintaining regular contact with all dealers, and follows up to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.

• Achieved 20% increase in sales over the previous year.

Feb. 2009 – July 2009 North Coast Integrated Technologies

Custom Home Automation Sales/Systems Designer

• Custom home automation sales, home theater and audio/video system design and sales to residential clients

in the Northeast Ohio area.

• Designed and sold high-end Home Theater products, audio/video and custom home automation systems.

2008 – Feb. 2009 Fellhauer In-Focus, Inc.

Custom Home Automation Sales/Systems Designer

• Sales, system design and service to residential and commercial clients in the Northern/Northwest Ohio area.

• Designed and sold extensive Custom Home Automation systems and Home Theater products.

• Created unique company brochure and brought additional products and services to the company brand.

2005-2008 Mike Pecar Sales, LLC.

Territory Manager/Manufacturers Representative

• Sales responsibility for over 150 consumer electronics retailers and custom installers in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

• Provides training, support and product programs to existing and prospective dealers for over 10 manufacturer

product lines.

• Among 7 of 60 nationwide representatives to receive Award of Recognition in 2005 for service and support to dealers.

GARY M. RODGERS

1300 Schaeffer Rd., Norwalk, Ohio 44857 – 216-***-**** - *******@***.***

1998-2004 Audio Craft Co., Inc.

Custom Home Theater Sales/Systems Designer

• Sales, system design and service to residential and commercial clients in the Northern Ohio area.

• Designed and sold extensive Home Theater and whole-home audio/video systems to hundreds of customers in Ohio area.

• Credited for 3 of the largest dollar volume and most sophisticated projects in the 58 year history of the company.

1991-08.1.1 1991-1998 McFadden Sales, Inc.

Territory Manager/Manufacturers Representative

• Sales responsibility for over 150 consumer electronics retailers and custom installers in Ohio, Western

Pennsylvania and West Virginia for over 20 different manufacturers.

• Achieved 2 million dollars in sales @ cost, highest sales volume in company within 2nd year of employment.

Previous experience includes: Consumer Electronics Distribution Sales 2004 (AVAD), Retail Sales Manager 1982-1991 and retail sales from 1981-82.

US Army Veteran 1973-78, rank SGT E-5.

EDUCATION

B.A. Marketing, University of Maryland/Cleveland State University

P.A.R.A. – Professional Audio Retailers Association Certification

C.E.D.I.A. – Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association Certification

Marketing & Management Concepts, Inc. – Managing Interpersonal Relationships Course Certification

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