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Bill Pelke is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in new business development, product specifications, and market growth. He has held senior roles in various industries, including aerospace, medical, and construction, and has a strong background in sales training and support. With expertise in multiple markets and a proven track record of success, Bill is well-equipped to drive sales growth and expand product offerings.

Experience

  • BNA
    • Global
    • Senior Consultant
      • Jul 2019 - Present
      • Global

      Consulting and management training. Focus on sales growth, targeting markets and obtaining product specifications.

  • PLASKOLITE
    • Greater Seattle Area
    • Field Market Development Specialist
      • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
      • Greater Seattle Area

      Focus on new business development and full line product growth. Obtaining specifications with designers, engineers and architects as the main objective.

  • Covestro
    • Western North America
    • New Business Development Manager
      • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Western North America

      New business development in the Lighting, Transportation, Sign, Construction and Security markets

    • New Business Development
      • Dec 2003 - Aug 2015
      • Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States

      Responsible for specifications and marketing for the full line of polycarbonate sheet. Interfaced with key decision makers and specifiers within the Architectural, Aerospace, Lighting, Sign, Government and Military markets. Authored over 20 press releases on the applications & installations/products that I had specified.

    • Contract Services Manager
      • Apr 2001 - Nov 2003

      Manager of Contract Sales for GE Medical Systems equipment within the Western Zone. Provided product training and supported the New Equipment sales team.

    • Territory Manager
      • May 1998 - Mar 2001

      PEEK polymer resin sales to the Medical, Aerospace and Marine markets within the territory. Obtained material specifications which were sold through distribution and direct.

    • Regional Marketing Manager
      • Aug 1995 - Apr 1998

      Key focus given to the security and detention architectural markets, as well as aerospace (Boeing) for 38% annual growth.

    • Territory Sales Manager
      • Jun 1992 - Jul 1995

      Wire, cable and fiber optics sales and marketing for all industries and applications within the region. Aerospace, Medical and Marine markets were growth focus.

    • Senior Field Sales Representative
      • Feb 1981 - May 1992

      Polycarbonate sheet sales through distribution within 11 US states, 4 Canadian provinces and 1 territory. Awarded the Global Salesperson of the Year in 1984 for sole-specification of Ultem (PEI) sheet at Boeing and obtaining the specification and $541k in resulting sales of Lexgard bullet resistant sheet for the State of Washington.

  • US Army
    • Fort Knox, Kentucky Fort Riley, Kansas, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana USA
    • First Lieutenant
      • Aug 1972 - Mar 1980
      • Fort Knox, Kentucky Fort Riley, Kansas, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana USA

      Adjutant General Corps. Training and execution for strategic planning and logistical support. Required Top Security clearance.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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