Gregory Rose1066 Ashview DriveMadison, OH 44057

Phone: (440) 725-5579E-mail: greg-rose@live.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging position with an industry leader that utilizes my experience in: Product, sales and account management and customer relationships with market driven focus.

Professional Summary

I am an accomplished inside / outside sales professional with an excellent track record in exceeding client expectations through pre and post sales follow up. I possess analytical and organization skills with proven ability to identify client needs, make recommendations and implement effective solutions. I have identified and justified new product development investments; determined and documented new product requirements. I continually developed sales forecasts, product pricing and launched new products into the marketplace. I have demonstrated and presented products to senior management, negotiated with vendors, conducted meetings with customers, provided training, and coordinated all aspects of exhibiting at trade shows.

Experience

Hesco Armor, Inc. – PresentOEM Account Manager

Responsible for servicing and managing sales of all OEM and strategic OEM private label customers

ForceOne LLC – June, 2014 to September, 2015Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Responsible for integrating ArmorShield USA, ForceOne LLC sales and distribution network under ForceOne branding

Opened 37 new law enforcement distributors Implemented sales processes. Ultimately approved by ISO9001/BA9000 audit, conducted by

Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc. Coordinated multiple private label OEM products for industry competitors and distributors Managed the hiring of six independent sales representatives Partnered with industry competitor to procure 1.2 million – 2.3 million US Marshal Protective

Service armor contract Added ForceOne to NJ, FL, and MA State contracts

Diamondback Tactical LLLP. – October, 2010 to June, 2014Regional Sales Manager WI, MI, IL, IN, KY, OH, WV, PA, and (Canada – East of Manitoba)

Responsible for leading existing and new product sales through distribution partners Territory sales increase from 1.4 million to 3.2 million, from 2011 through 2013 Coordinated product demonstrations with distribution partners for the procurement of soft

armor and hard armor ballistic systems for State, Local, Federal, and International opportunities

Procurement of purchasing contracts for Federal agencies Managed International business transactions between distribution partners and end users Coordinated multiple ballistic shoots and ballistic shield operator trainings Maintained accurate customer databases Provided senior management sales and procurement forecasting Honored by the US Marshal of Ohio for coordinating and conducting training for 112 Ohio US

Marshal’s.

Standard Law Enforcement Supply Company – October, 2003 to October, 2010Sales Manager for law enforcement distributor

Responsible for creating and managing the company’s first computerized database that encompassed all of Ohio’s Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies.

Responsible for forecasting sales directly to vendors Increased overall product line sales from 1.3 million to 3.1 million in 24 months Managed showroom sales by introducing new products and creating a retail shopping

atmosphere conducive for market landscape Responsible for the coordination and exhibition of multiple law enforcement trade shows

throughout the State of Ohio Donated personal time for force on force role play with various agencies, including Geauga

County Sheriff’s Department. And S.W.A.T teams, requiring realistic training scenarios Honored by the Ohio Tactical Officer’s Association for providing $5,000 of product donations for

their 20th Anniversary conference in 2007

North American EDM Supplies - September, 2001 to October, 2003 Inside Sales Territory Manager

Managed sales territory with an existing customer base and responsible for the development of the sales territory by cold calling and qualifying new customers

Significantly increased territory sales within one year. Promoted to Customer Service Manager covering all key accounts and responsible for direct customer contact.

Provided technical sales knowledge of product to help customers increase manufacturing productivity

Managed and reviewed quotes for territory managers Responsible for coordinating and exhibiting at the International Manufacturing Technology Show

Global Conference

Diversified Electrical Products Company - May, 1999 to September, 2001 Inside Sales

Cold called leads provided by represented companies. Directed and led outside sales to qualified accounts

Prepared and monitored quotes Provided sales forecasts for represented companies

EducationNotre-Dame Cathedral Latin High School, Cleveland State University and Lakeland Community College

Professional DevelopmentAct Cloud, Microsoft Office 13, Windows 10