Brad Martin
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Rees Eyre
I had the pleasure of working for Brad for just over 2 years. Brad was a great manager & earned respect from every member of his team. He is professional & knowledgeable, & has the ability/vision to see how to get the most out of everyone through positive motivation. He always put his employees needs first, but remained focused on results - some would say with
John Peery
To Whom it May Concern, I worked with Brad Martin from 2009 to 2015 in his capacity as VP of PS Direct and Steel products. At that time I was a branch manager and I felt that he brought a level of sustained focus and creativity to that position that I did not see from any other department. He consistently developed innovative promotions and supported them with structured incentive for the sales staff. He was able to create an atmosphere of competition and excitement around a product line that is generally not very interesting. In that time, I saw a tremendous increase in sales of rebar and concrete accessories at my own branch. I'm sure that he had a similar impact at other branches. One thing that made Brad extremely valuable to my team, is his ability to operate as a high energy salesperson, but also with a structured operational approach. I have not found many people that can be good at both of these. I know that Brad can keep a lot of balls in the air and follow through on all of them. He is extremely energetic and capable. I would recommend him to lead any business unit in the building materials industry. Thanks, John Peery
Jim Cooley
I rarely write recommendations and only do so after careful consideration. I had the privilege of working for a business unit supported by Brad and the team that he led. I knew I could always count on consistent and dependable support and results from them when I needed assistance or had questions. On a personal level, I found Brad to be a great guy; Professional, likable, easy to talk to and willing to listen. I appreciate the knowledge and tips he shared with me.
Rees Eyre
I had the pleasure of working for Brad for just over 2 years. Brad was a great manager & earned respect from every member of his team. He is professional & knowledgeable, & has the ability/vision to see how to get the most out of everyone through positive motivation. He always put his employees needs first, but remained focused on results - some would say with
John Peery
To Whom it May Concern, I worked with Brad Martin from 2009 to 2015 in his capacity as VP of PS Direct and Steel products. At that time I was a branch manager and I felt that he brought a level of sustained focus and creativity to that position that I did not see from any other department. He consistently developed innovative promotions and supported them with structured incentive for the sales staff. He was able to create an atmosphere of competition and excitement around a product line that is generally not very interesting. In that time, I saw a tremendous increase in sales of rebar and concrete accessories at my own branch. I'm sure that he had a similar impact at other branches. One thing that made Brad extremely valuable to my team, is his ability to operate as a high energy salesperson, but also with a structured operational approach. I have not found many people that can be good at both of these. I know that Brad can keep a lot of balls in the air and follow through on all of them. He is extremely energetic and capable. I would recommend him to lead any business unit in the building materials industry. Thanks, John Peery
Jim Cooley
I rarely write recommendations and only do so after careful consideration. I had the privilege of working for a business unit supported by Brad and the team that he led. I knew I could always count on consistent and dependable support and results from them when I needed assistance or had questions. On a personal level, I found Brad to be a great guy; Professional, likable, easy to talk to and willing to listen. I appreciate the knowledge and tips he shared with me.
Rees Eyre
I had the pleasure of working for Brad for just over 2 years. Brad was a great manager & earned respect from every member of his team. He is professional & knowledgeable, & has the ability/vision to see how to get the most out of everyone through positive motivation. He always put his employees needs first, but remained focused on results - some would say with
John Peery
To Whom it May Concern, I worked with Brad Martin from 2009 to 2015 in his capacity as VP of PS Direct and Steel products. At that time I was a branch manager and I felt that he brought a level of sustained focus and creativity to that position that I did not see from any other department. He consistently developed innovative promotions and supported them with structured incentive for the sales staff. He was able to create an atmosphere of competition and excitement around a product line that is generally not very interesting. In that time, I saw a tremendous increase in sales of rebar and concrete accessories at my own branch. I'm sure that he had a similar impact at other branches. One thing that made Brad extremely valuable to my team, is his ability to operate as a high energy salesperson, but also with a structured operational approach. I have not found many people that can be good at both of these. I know that Brad can keep a lot of balls in the air and follow through on all of them. He is extremely energetic and capable. I would recommend him to lead any business unit in the building materials industry. Thanks, John Peery
Jim Cooley
I rarely write recommendations and only do so after careful consideration. I had the privilege of working for a business unit supported by Brad and the team that he led. I knew I could always count on consistent and dependable support and results from them when I needed assistance or had questions. On a personal level, I found Brad to be a great guy; Professional, likable, easy to talk to and willing to listen. I appreciate the knowledge and tips he shared with me.
Rees Eyre
I had the pleasure of working for Brad for just over 2 years. Brad was a great manager & earned respect from every member of his team. He is professional & knowledgeable, & has the ability/vision to see how to get the most out of everyone through positive motivation. He always put his employees needs first, but remained focused on results - some would say with
John Peery
To Whom it May Concern, I worked with Brad Martin from 2009 to 2015 in his capacity as VP of PS Direct and Steel products. At that time I was a branch manager and I felt that he brought a level of sustained focus and creativity to that position that I did not see from any other department. He consistently developed innovative promotions and supported them with structured incentive for the sales staff. He was able to create an atmosphere of competition and excitement around a product line that is generally not very interesting. In that time, I saw a tremendous increase in sales of rebar and concrete accessories at my own branch. I'm sure that he had a similar impact at other branches. One thing that made Brad extremely valuable to my team, is his ability to operate as a high energy salesperson, but also with a structured operational approach. I have not found many people that can be good at both of these. I know that Brad can keep a lot of balls in the air and follow through on all of them. He is extremely energetic and capable. I would recommend him to lead any business unit in the building materials industry. Thanks, John Peery
Jim Cooley
I rarely write recommendations and only do so after careful consideration. I had the privilege of working for a business unit supported by Brad and the team that he led. I knew I could always count on consistent and dependable support and results from them when I needed assistance or had questions. On a personal level, I found Brad to be a great guy; Professional, likable, easy to talk to and willing to listen. I appreciate the knowledge and tips he shared with me.
Experience
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Kratos Building Products
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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President and CEO
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Oct 2015 - Present
Manufacturer/Importer of steel building materials. Collated nails, bulk & packaged nails, bulk & packaged screws, concrete accessories, rebar, wire mesh, anchor bolts, threaded rod, wire products, fencing and steel products. www.kratosbp.com Manufacturer/Importer of steel building materials. Collated nails, bulk & packaged nails, bulk & packaged screws, concrete accessories, rebar, wire mesh, anchor bolts, threaded rod, wire products, fencing and steel products. www.kratosbp.com
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PrimeSource Building Products
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2015
Responsible for the sales teams, purchasing and product management of commodity and niche building materials including: rebar, remesh, concrete accessories, roofing felt and fasteners. Track record of leading significant revenue, margin and gross margin percentage growth. Documented growth 2009 to 2015, $33MM to $350MM in revenues respectively, with double digit net percentage returns.
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Sales Manager
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Responsible for the total sales and management of inside and outside salespeople at our Chicago distribution center, covering a five state geography.
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Territory Manager
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Feb 2005 - Dec 2007
Responsible for building material sales in central and south New Jersey to independent lumberyards, homecenters, STAFDA, roofing wholesalers, concrete/masonry yards, agricultural, drywall and electrical supply yards.
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Union Corrugating Company
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Territory Manager
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Feb 2001 - Jan 2005
Responsible for sales of metal roofing and siding in a 5 state territory: DE, MD, VA, PA & NJ Responsible for sales of metal roofing and siding in a 5 state territory: DE, MD, VA, PA & NJ
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Swan Secure Products Inc
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United States
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Wholesale Building Materials
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Territory Manager
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Oct 1999 - Jan 2001
Responsible for sales of stainless steel and non-ferrous fasteners to multiple levels of distribution. Covered the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and the Northeast. Responsible for sales of stainless steel and non-ferrous fasteners to multiple levels of distribution. Covered the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and the Northeast.
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Education
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1994 - 1998
Virginia Tech
Biology/Marketing
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