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Steve Ellis

North Augusta

Summary

Knowledgeable Sales Professional with background in managing regional sales teams and driving market expansion. Expertise in developing strategic sales plans and fostering client relationships, leading to significant territory growth. Demonstrated ability to mentor sales teams and enhance their performance through effective leadership and communication.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Haimer Usa
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies to drive revenue growth across multiple territories.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and improve service delivery standards.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and optimize performance.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
  • One of the top producers in sales for the company. Consistently in the top 10% of growth.

Sales Engineer

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
06.2015 - Current
  • Covered the state of SC and portions of GA. I am responsible for the sales and implementation of carbide tooling to both high production facilities down to smaller machine shops. I led the company in sales growth in 2019, and have been in the top 10 of all salesmen since I joined the company in 2015.

Sales Engineer

Dormer Pramet
04.2007 - 06.2015
  • I was responsible for the sales of high-end tooling to production facilities in SC, GA, portions of TN, and parts of NC as well. I called on companies such as Gulfstream and Lockheed Martin. I was consistently in the top 10 of sales for the company, and saw the highest growth percentage in 2011.

Sales Engineer

Kennametal IPG
02.1997 - 03.2007
  • I started as inside sales, and helped develop the catalog, as well as integrating our Cleveland office with our Evans production facility. We manufactured tools for CNC machining as well as drill bits for customers such as Craftsman and Ryobi. I was promoted to outside sales, and had the territory of Southern California and Reno, NV. Exceeded annual sales plans.

Education

B.A. - Political Science

Presbyterian College
05.1995

Skills

  • Pre-sales
  • Sales Support
  • Outside Sales
  • Account Management
  • Inside Sales
  • Product Development
  • Business Development
  • Product Demos
  • Salesforce
  • Sales Management
  • E-Commerce

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Haimer Usa
01.2022 - Current

Sales Engineer

Sumitomo Electric Carbide
06.2015 - Current

Sales Engineer

Dormer Pramet
04.2007 - 06.2015

Sales Engineer

Kennametal IPG
02.1997 - 03.2007

B.A. - Political Science

Presbyterian College
Steve Ellis