•Experienced and successful senior sales manager with innate ability to learn new products, work collaboratively with all levels of organization, develop new accounts, and grow existing accounts leading to increased market share and brand awareness.
•Proficient in hiring, training, and overseeing sales force.
•Proven ability to set up and manage regional distribution and fabrication accounts.
•Proven track record of securing OEM and commercial accounts as well as governmental projects.
•Proven ability to launch new products and foster successful marketing campaigns.
•Experienced working with contractors, millworkers, fabricators, kitchen & bath dealers, interior designers, architects, and distributors.
•Experienced at running trade show and corporate events.
•Authorized AIA CEU presenter and experienced working and collaborating with AIA community.
•Leader in driving growth and business objectives through structured planning, development and execution of short and long term corporate initiatives.
•Fundamentally sound in building a sales team and implementing strategies that enable the team to create and sustain growth and increase profitability.
•Dynamic leader that can engage and empower the organization with a shared vision and drive change.
•Strategic thinker and innate problem solver with proven ability to build relationships, reenergize downstream channel partners, grow sales, and increase product market share.
•Energetic leader, innovator, and forward thinker motivated to achieve success.
•Innate ability to learn, analyze, and explain complex scientific and industrial concepts.
•Effective time management and organizational skills.
•Collaborative team member able to problem solve in high-pressure settings and adapt to change.
•Former educator with excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
•Proficient in Windows and Mac platforms, and infusing technology into presentations.
•Knowledge and understanding of MSDS and OSHA standards.