Dynamic Sales Director with expertise in strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication. Proven track record in driving revenue growth and executing successful sales initiatives across diverse product lines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Director Matco Tools focus
Professional Tool Products
Greer
06.2025 - Current
Established relationships with customers and industry professionals to drive long-term growth.
Maintained active communication with assigned accounts to ensure consistent revenue generation.
Developed sales strategies that maximized revenue across various product lines.
Managed pricing negotiations for 2025 United States tariff programs to optimize profitability.
Successfully executed four rounds of price increases in response to tariff impacts.
Conducted bi-weekly sales and product calls across six different product categories.
Sales Director
Professional Tool Products
Travelers Rest
01.2019 - 06.2025
Directed sales strategies for diverse product lines, enhancing revenue in professional tool industry.
Collaborated with marketing, operations, and finance to ensure successful sales initiatives.
Built relationships with customers and industry professionals for long-term business growth.
Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and distributors to optimize partnerships.
Enhanced customer engagement through personalized strategies and consistent communication.
Analyzed market trends to identify business opportunities and challenges.
Created detailed reports on sales metrics and performance trends.
Attended trade shows and conferences to amplify company's brand image.
Senior Product Manager with Power tool emphasis
Professional Tool Products
Travelers Rest
01.2010 - 01.2019
Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
Developed comprehensive product roadmaps to ensure alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, sales and operations teams to define requirements for new products.
Facilitated team meetings to enhance communication and align project goals among diverse stakeholders.
Analyzed user data to uncover insights about how customers interact with products and make decisions about what features should be prioritized.
Recommended product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.
Gathered and synthesized customer feedback to inform product enhancements and drive user satisfaction.
Led product team for 3.5Million dollar 1/2" pneumatic impact wrench
Product Manager
Professional Tool Products
Travelers Rest
04.2007 - 01.2010
Conducted research to determine ideal markets for products and services.
Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.
Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within product portfolio.
Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment on product vision and priorities.
Communicated progress updates at regular intervals with senior leadership.
Developed product roadmaps to help guide development of new products.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
Facilitated communication between engineering, marketing, and sales teams during projects.
Assistant product manager
Professional Tool Products
Travelers Rest
04.2006 - 03.2007
Developed product specifications for new tool offerings to align with market needs.
Managed line reviews to ensure timely updates of product offerings.
Crafted catalog copy to effectively showcase product features and benefits.
Collaborated with factories to achieve superior tool performance and unique differentiators.