KENNETH E. NOLKEMPER
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983
i546si@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Motivated sales professional with strong track record of accomplishments in sales and territory management.
• Demonstrate success in delivering revenue gains and profit growth.
• Aggressive marketer, skilled in expanding territories and generating new business opportunities.
• Developed and presented sales training programs to sales staff and clients.
• Customer-focused with talent for business retention through post-sale support.
EXPERIENCE:
RETAIL SALES SPECIALIST
Laishley Marine Current
• Provide consumers with technically correct marine parts and accessories.
• Special order correct parts when not in stock.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with our customers, assuring 100% customer satisfaction.
MANUFACTURER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Unified Marine 2008 – 2009
• Prospected & Maintained OEM, Distributor and Retail customer base for sale of marine and trailer products.
• Research and present company product line to potential customers in the state of Florida.
• Increased company’s customer base by 38%,
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Bell Recreational Products 2005 – 2007
• Sales of marine products to Distributors and Retailers.
• Increased business 12% with existing accounts.
• Provided market trends and competitive activities.
MANUFACTURERS SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Summer Classics 2002 – 2004
• Proven success in both new business development and account management of patio furniture accounts in a multi-state territory.
• Increased revenue on an annual basis.
• Managed multiple product lines.
MANUFACTURERS SALES REPRESENTATIVE
OMC Corporation/Unified Marine 1996 - 1999
• Developed & Maintained dealer satisfaction with sales of marine parts & accessories.
• Introducing and explaining dealer incentive programs.
• Supply technical information when needed.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Water Sports Marine 1988 – 1996
• Developed/Managed a territory of high level clientele.
• Developed & presented detailed technical & practical presentation.
• Continuously one of the “Top 5 Salesmen” in the nation.
EDUCATION:
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Science – Education
Major: Communication & English
Secondary Teaching Certificate