Sales and business professional with extensive expertise in the commercial lighting sector, particularly in energy retrofits and distribution project sales. Track record of driving revenue growth and nurturing strong client relationships. Adept at leveraging market insights to craft effective sales strategies. Committed to delivering outstanding results through innovative and client-focused approaches.
Work History
Distributor/Contractor Project Sales, Stock Sales, Energy Sales
Chesapeake Lighting
Consulted with distributors to put together lighting designs to meet specifications to sell projects
On target to do $9.5 million dollars in annual sales
Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
Provide ongoing support to existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
Meet and exceed sales quotas and revenue goals.
Track sales activities and maintain an accurate sales pipeline.
Present and demonstrate products/services to prospective clients lunch/breakfast learns.
Clearly articulate product features and benefits, highlighting how they solve customer problems.
Identify and target potential ESCO/Commercial contractors through various channels, including cold calling, networking, and referrals.
Auditing Sites with ESCO contractors to determine the most cost beneficial solution to capture rebates and to put together the most cost-effective solution to meet the best ROI
Negotiate contracts, prices, and sales agreements with clients.
Use CRM software to manage client information, track sales activities, and report on performance.
Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
Regional Account Manager
MilliCare by EBC Carpet Services Corporation
Regional Account Manager of MilliCare products and services throughout the Baltimore and Washington, DC metro areas totaling 2.6 million dollar in annual revenue in a $ 7 million dollar company
Participated in monthly associations network events and was able to instill confidence and develop rapport with clientele to generate business
Generated life cycle costs analysis to demonstrate how pro active maintenance would offer savings over life of the carpet
Awarded and managed BWI Airport, the largest account in milliCare network.
BWI/milliCare managed a staff of 20 employees and 2 operational managers.
Consulted with MAA/BWI and the Chimes to offer solutions to meet budget and expectations
Partnered with the Chimes to keep quality above the airports minimum standards.
Sustainable offerings to meet companies green initiatives and help them contribute LEED points with our services
Participated in regional and national trade shows; IFMA World Workplace, NFM&T
Regional Team Rider
Burton Snowboards
Marketed product at local contests
Presented products at “on snow” retailer and consumer events
Store Manager
Ski Chalet Inc.
Managed 3 million dollar annual sales in a Ski and Patio shop.
Responsible for hiring and training for 50 employees.
Ski Chalet’s 5 locations in the Washington DC metro area was recognized by SIA as retailer of the year in 1996 and 1998.
Effectively coordinated sales volume with payroll expenses
Conducted, managed and analyzed inventory control.
Equipment Manager
Assisted daily operations of 3 million dollars in annual sales.
Assisted in the purchasing of hard goods equipment with a budget in excess of one million dollars.
Supervised, trained, and evaluated sales staff and shop technicians.
Experience working in multiple levels of the organization
Education
Associate of Arts -
Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland
12.1993
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University of Maryland at College Park
Maryland
01.1993
Skills
Planning and optimization strategies
Lean process improvement
Technical expertise
Personal Information
Affiliations
Association of Legal Administrators, Baltimore Chapter 2011-2013
International Facility Management Association, DC and Baltimore 1999 – 2013
Work history
01-2013
Timeline
Distributor/Contractor Project Sales, Stock Sales, Energy Sales
Distributor/Contractor Project Sales, Stock Sales, Energy Sales at Chesapeake LightingDistributor/Contractor Project Sales, Stock Sales, Energy Sales at Chesapeake Lighting
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