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A dynamic and result driven sales strategist with 21 years experience in the manufacturing sales arena, and the law enforcement community. A proven 14 year record of achievement and demonstrated success driving a multi-million dollar sales territories.  Providing solid sales strategy and sales initiatives based on sales performance and sales growth in the highly competitive housing markets in the Southeastern and Central United States. Combined with 8 years of extensive law enforcement experience; culminating in a solid track record in developing and implementing sales and growth strategies, cultivating new business, securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relationships with external business partners

Development and implementation of strategic channel plans within the Central United States.  The establishment of target accounts, and the execution of new builder programs.  Cultivation of existing regional and national builder accounts.  Identification of channel needs, industry trends, and competitive positioning within the marketplace.  Product development with assigned channel managers to facilitate new competitive products, and integration of new product launches within existing builder programs.  Coordination, training, and sales leadership of nine (9) independent rep agencies.

Successes include new sole source builder programs:
DH Homes (TX)	Grand Dominion Homes (TX)
Chesmar Homes (TX)	Trendmaker Homes (TX)
MI Homes (TX)

Regional Builder Manager

Development and implementation of strategic channel plans within the Southeastern United States.  The establishment of target accounts, and the execution of new builder programs.  Cultivation of existing regional and national builder accounts.  Identification of channel needs, industry trends, and competitive positioning within the marketplace.  Product development with assigned channel managers to facilitate new competitive products, and integration of new product launches within existing builder programs.  Coordination, training, and sales leadership of eight (8) independent rep agencies.

Successes include new sole source builder programs:
Kerley Family Homes (GA)	Brown Haven Homes (GA & NC)
Colina Homes (TX)	Davidson Homes (AL, TN, & NC)
EA Homes (GA)	Manuel Builders (LA)
Mastercraft Homes (FL)	Propel Builders (FL)

Regional Builder Sales Manager

Realignment and refocus of the Houston and Dallas markets.  Cultivation of existing national accounts.  Development and implementation of the strategic channel plan to re-establish and develop relationships within the market, specifically through existing distribution and builder accounts.  Within twelve (12) month, accomplishments included; proper alignment with local distribution, national account product forecasting, local and national logistical chain stabilization, newly signed builder accounts, and successful delivery of product and marketing campaigns through national accounts and distribution outlets.  Within thirty-six (36) months, accomplishments include an increase in sales over previous goals, and the secured 2,550 new home starts in the Texas market, including nine (9) new regional builders committed to sole-source agreements.

Development and implementation of strategic plans to increase Sea Gull Lighting's market share within the new home and multi-family industry, specifically within rebounding growth markets of Florida after the housing crisis.  Also responsible for account management of national account builder partners, their local divisions (Lennar Homes, Pulte Homes, KB Homes, and AV Homes), product forecast, and supply chain communication at the local and national level for successful execution of product deliveries.

Responsible for liaison between distribution outlets, national builder accounts, regional and local builder accounts, as well as lighting showrooms and electrical wholesale warehouses. Day to day duties incorporated the cultivation of new business relationships with potential customers, creating and implementing strategic plans to promote our company's product through cooperative relationships with industry partners, troubleshooting customer needs and requirements, logistic management, product education, and new product roll-outs.

Southeastern Sales Representative

Find out detailed information about Christopher Martin,  in Crawfordville, FL

Christopher Martin: in Crawfordville, FL

Christopher Martin

Kichler Lighting LLC

Kichler Lighting LLC

Generation Brands

Sea Gull Lighting LLC

Sea Gull Lighting LLC

Florida State University