
Sales Management Professional
Sacramento, California Area

Sales Management Professional
Sacramento, California Area
According to Profiles International:
Mr. Shea's interests are a combination of the Enterprising, Creative and Mechanical areas. He is someone who appreciates innovative solutions to problems in industry and business. The combination of Enterprising and Mechanical interests is common among leaders in all sizes and types of industry. His interests suggest favoring product development, leadership and producing creative solutions.
With Enterprising as his primary area of interest, Mr. Shea is likely to seek out activities that involve entrepreneurial pursuits and leadership. His focus, above all other areas of interest, lies in pursuing objectives in the lively world of business. These kinds of activities motivate him most effectively. Secondly, he is motivated by the hands-on nature of Mechanical activities. These involve working with tools, machinery, industrial concerns etc. which contribute to his overall motivational satisfaction. Finally, his interest in Creative activities rounds out his profile of interests. It promotes a concentration in creative expression, trying novel approaches and appreciating the process of innovation. Although this interest area is not as crucial to overall job satisfaction as his stronger interests, it does play a role.
Sales, Sales Management, Acquisition Integration, Safety Supplies, Distribution, Manufacture Relations, Manufacture Negotiations, eCommerce, Trade Shows, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Offsite Meeting Planning, Innovative Ideas, Data Analysis.
Contact info: SMC_John@comcast.net
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ARG; Chemicals industry)
March 2002 — Present (7 years 5 months)
The main function is to manage the flow of new end users to the B2B channel thus growing the use of Airgas.com. Train account and branch managers, customer service, and other associates on the functionality and benefits of Airgas.com, how to introduce Airgas.com to end-users, and how to receive and correctly process eBusiness orders.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ARG; Chemicals industry)
October 2000 — Present (8 years 10 months)
Reporting to the president, manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of outside industrial safety sales.
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
July 2000 — August 2000 (2 months)
Designed and implemented effective sales strategies to generate leads and sell eCommerce solution software to mid-size companies
COMPANY LOST FUNDING
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
December 1996 — July 2000 (3 years 8 months)
Performed outside sales of industrial safety equipment to clients that included municipalities, contractors, and manufacturing (both high and low tech.)
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Automotive industry)
August 1995 — November 1996 (1 year 4 months)
Utilizing strong relationship building and networking skills, I performed outside sales of commercial vehicles. Additionally, I was integral in the development of the new Truck Department and was integral in the implementation of a highly successful regional advertising program.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HON; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
March 1994 — August 1995 (1 year 6 months)
Performed outside sales of home control systems in my target market which covered the areas of Menlo Park to South San Francisco.
Masters , MBA , 2004 — 2006
BS , Industrial Technology , 1987 — 1993
Golf, New Technologies, Business Strategies, Marketing & Advertising
Board Member - Elk Grove Youth Soccer Club