Manager Sales

Eric H. Slay

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Colorado Springs, CO 80951

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(C) 719-***-****

PROFILE

I am an Accomplished Manufacturing, Operations and Sales Leader with a history of increasing responsibility. My proven experience covers contractor building materials and manufacturing to the construction and turnkey fields. I have over 16 years of management and leadership experience, and am seeking a management position with a progressive company that offers advancement commensurate to job performance.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Developed an installed sales program for the national builders, and successfully implemented this program after organizing the right team.

Strong background in Supply Chain Management of all areas including: components, production, purchasing, sales, scheduling, and resource allocation.

As Construction Manager, completed projects from conception to completion using a wide range of experience in many disciplines. Expanded market share by new builder set-up and grew sales by 300%.

New plant design and start up including: purchasing machinery, staffing various positions and overseeing daily production.

Ability to conceive and engage strategies. Implement policies and procedures related to cost effective and timely management solutions.

Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualified through experience, training and education with a successful history of strong leadership and mentoring skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ProBuild, Colorado Springs, CO 2010-2011

Outside Sales Representative

• Outside sales for lumber, truss, millwork and windows

• Marketing and establishing new customer base

• Preparation of estimates

• Follow up on bids and orders

• Conduct walk-through’s to ensure customer satisfaction

• Not enough sales in Colorado Springs

Foxworth Galbraith 2009-2010

Sales Representative/Construction Services

• Installed sales for frame, truss, and interior trim

• Marketing and establishing new customer base

• Responsible for Regional take-offs

• Construction Services closed

SBS Construction Services LLC/ JMB Denver Denver, CO 2006-2009

Regional Interior Finish Construction Manager

• Management of construction application’s in the field for stairs, trim, door, window, and drywall

• Responsible for all door and stair manufacturing for Colorado and Wyoming

• Set up new millwork and stair manufacturing facility

• Purchased all materials, equipment, and staffed accordingly

• P&L responsibility

• Company bought and Colorado Division closed

BMC West, Colorado Springs, CO 2004-2006

Millwork/Construction/Strategic Accounts Manager

• Conceived and implemented business plan for installed sales for the Southern Colorado market

• Responsible for all millwork manufacturing

• Relocated and set up new door manufacturing plant

• Implemented and maintained all construction applications for Southern Colorado

• Responsible for strategic and national accounts for Southern Colorado

• P&L responsibility

• Went to work for SBS Construction Services LLC/JMB Denver

Stock Building Supply, Colorado Springs, CO 2001-2004

Manufacturing Manager and Regional Install Sales Manager

• Conceived and implemented business plan for regional installed sales program

• Interview, hire and manage subcontractor crews as well as construction project managers for the installation process

• Qualified and established new customers in conjunction with accounts receivable management to establish credit

• P&L responsibility

• Responsible for manufacturing truss, door and stair operations

• Set up new door plant operation, purchased equipment, staffed production lines

• Established marketing catalogs and price levels

Mt. View Components, Longmont, CO 1999-2001

Plant Manager

• Managed door shop, truss plant and stair shop including OSR’s

• Sales and marketing, purchasing and P&L responsibilities

Hope Lumber Company

Garland TX

1996-1999

Operations Manager

Las Cruces, NM – Manufacturing Manager

Lumberman’s Building Center Flagstaff,AZ

1993-1996

Production Manager

United States Navy, General Naval Operations 1991-1993

Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION

Attended multiple Management, Leadership, Sales, Safety and Product Training classes

References available upon request

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