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Brian Wiggins

Brian Wiggins

District Sales Manager
Mission,KS

Summary

Seasoned Sales Executive bringing 12 years of progressive experience in commercial sales and residential manufacturing environments devoted to boosting sales and bottom-line profitability with performance-oriented strategies. Talented team builder and analytical problem-solver with sound judgment and strong business acumen. Effectively deepen customer, team, and vendor relationships with articulate and persuasive communication style.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manger

Innovative Hearth Products (IHP LLC)
Russellville, AL
03.2015 - Current

Service large residential manufacturing accounts, working to expand business-reach and leveraging network connections to penetrate new accounts.

  • Capture client accounts with a Net Portfolio valuation of $7 million annually with consistent margins.
  • Visit clients to negotiate prices and increase product presence.
  • Collaborate with warehouse management and spec departments to fulfill orders and communicate customers' special requests.
  • Clarify with clients and management teams to form strategic relationships and resolve unique business problems.
  • Generate new leads and developed deep client relationships to promote sales.
  • Manage travel expenses and time to maximize productivity.

Inside Sales Manager

Lennox International
Lenexa, Kansas (KS)
07.2011 - 02.2015
  • Prepared pricing strategies for current customers to enhance sales and increase profitability
  • Serviced over 50 accounts in Midwest territory to maintain revenue streams.
  • Maintained commercial customer contact information and noted interactions in SAP and CRM systems.
  • Offered after-sale services such as Delivery Coordination and Technical Support to enhance customer experiences and relationships.
  • Gathered information on current marketplace by researching competitors' pricing, products, and other key factors.
  • District of the year for 2012, 2013, 2014

Sales Specialist

Nebraska Furniture Mart
Kansas City, KS
08.2007 - 07.2011
  • Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
  • Drove sales by successfully employing strategies such as upselling and cross-selling.
  • Promoted internally twice: from Pick-up specialist to Product Specialist in 2008 and to Sales Specialist in 2010

Senior Airman/Journeyman - Base Services

United States Air Force, USAF
Clovis, NM
08.2002 - 08.2006

Deployments - 27th Tactical Fighter Wing Services Squadron:

  • Operation Enduring Freedom | Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar | 2006
  • Operation Coronet Hound | King Faisal Air Base, Saudi Arabia | 2005
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom | Baghdad International Airport, Iraq | 2004

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08.2008 - 05.2011

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
08.2006 - 05.2008

Vocational Certificate - Building Trades

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
08.1999 - 05.2001

Skills

    National accounts management

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Software

Sales Force

Tablau

Oracle

Timeline

District Sales Manger

Innovative Hearth Products (IHP LLC)
03.2015 - Current

Inside Sales Manager

Lennox International
07.2011 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing

Park University
08.2008 - 05.2011

Sales Specialist

Nebraska Furniture Mart
08.2007 - 07.2011

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Johnson County Community College
08.2006 - 05.2008

Senior Airman/Journeyman - Base Services

United States Air Force, USAF
08.2002 - 08.2006

Vocational Certificate - Building Trades

Kansas City Kansas Community College
08.1999 - 05.2001
Brian WigginsDistrict Sales Manager