Charged with maximizing brand awareness and sales revenue within large regional territory through expansion of dealer network and strengthening of dealer store floor representation across diverse categories. * Spearheaded impressive sales growth of 40% ($21 million to $29 million) over 3 years by recruiting, training, and mentoring dynamic sales staff and attracting high-quality dealers. * Optimized dealer continuity and reduced costs by 25% by leading strategic transition from company-based to independent sales representatives. * Consistently met dealer needs and grew product floor variety by partnering with account representatives to create unique dealer presentations and product offerings. * Responded to challenges created by COVID pandemic by adapting sales program to secure floor space through modification of sales and product delivery cycle to meet dealer demand and long-term placement.

Guided U.S. sales management and revenue growth for a renowned leader in bicycle production throughout Italy. Turned around underperforming operations through new program development, strengthening of sales team, and expansion of dealer base. Also delivered precise sales and budget forecasts within a 5% margin. * Expanded the Bianchi dealer base by 300% and quadrupled average revenue commitment by overhauling dealer programs with a focus on financing, floor space, and product delivery. * Cultivated cadre of 27 talented, motivated national and independent sales staff through targeted recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and mentoring. Sales team delivered a 30% increase in sales within one year, achieving 75% of team's quota within the first quarter which created profitable order backlog. * Fueled sales from $10 million to $18 million within one year, selling out 100% of Bianchi's production capacity. Also promoted new financial programs and exclusive products to grow commitments by 400% or $20,000. * Introduced high-caliber product line by partnering with Ducati North America, attaining 100% of the sales target solely in pre-sales.

Excelled in two positions consecutively. As Regional Sales Manager, revamped sagging sales operations through introduction of promotions and sales tracking, along with customer prospecting and lead generation. As Outside Sales Representative, sold products in three-state territory, bolstering account penetration by 50% and strengthening established account revenues. * Earned promotion to Regional Sales Manager within less than one year with mandate to lead team of 23 geographically dispersed sales professionals and then earned additional responsibility that totaled 65% of the company's national sales territories. * Strengthened sales operations by crafting engaging promotions that improved market share; creating a tracking system that covered cold calling, client visits, benchmarking efforts, and executive contact development; and ensuring seamless closing processes that escalated sales. * Reduced costs by 8% through meticulous management of $50,000 budget. CAREER NOTE Excelled in several additional positions, including: Real Estate Investor - Purchase and remodel residential properties for resale. Develop understanding of the local real estate market and work effectively with trades contractors. Currently completing Airbnb home remodel. Founder & Owner, RIDGE RIDER MOUNTAIN BIKES - Built highly profitable bicycle business from ground-up, expanding operations that generated $1 million annually through three shops. Directed all business operations, including vendor relations; accounting, payroll, and financial management; marketing; public relations; and HR.