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Dirk Adams

Brant is a tremendous asset to have as a partner in front of a client.

Syed Ahmed Mustafa, MBA

I had the privilege to work with Brant for 3 years. I found him pleasant, well-informed about his product and quick to respond to my needs. But that is what every good account manager does. Brant routinely goes the extra mile, not only for his direct clients but also the end user. During the first year we worked together, one of my reps made a huge error in quoting, spec'ing and delivering a job for installed casework. The mistake was ours and it was a mess. As a new Regional Manager, I called Brant and asked for help. His reply was to fly out the next day, meet me at the customer and help us fix the problem!! That to me is above and beyond the call of duty. I think Brant is a super person to work with and an excellent account manager and am glad to have had the chance to work with him for the three years I did.

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Credentials

  • My Green Lab Ambassador
    My Green Lab
    Feb, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Firefighter III, State Fire Instructor II (NC, VA)
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    Jan, 1990
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Chair SEFA 8 Wood Casework
      • May 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Sales
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Serve the Sales team to provide quality information and products to our clients in the laboratory casework market. Serve the Sales team to provide quality information and products to our clients in the laboratory casework market.

    • United States
    • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Sales
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Serve the Sales team to provide quality information and products to our clients in the laboratory casework market. Serve the Sales team to provide quality information and products to our clients in the laboratory casework market.

    • Netherlands
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Sales Manager - North America
      • Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

      Develop, manages, and executes sales activities for the market segment of scientific surface solutions. Actively involved in defining and developing the strategic route to further grow sales performance and market share within USA, Canada and Mexico.  Coach, manage and oversee a four-person sales team along with a three-person logistic team. Work to ensure that corporate goals are met with regards to both top line sales and EBITDA. Coordinates lead development, lead strategies and implementation. Sets sales territories and strategies.  Provides employee evaluations on an annual basis and as needed. Works directly with other senior managers to facilitate coordination between corporate business divisions with the North American territory.

    • United States
    • Furniture
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • National Account Executive
      • Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

      Work directly with Kewaunee’s largest account to insure continued growth and profitability. Acted as the key liaison between Kewaunee and VWR’s twenty field-based lab designers, sixty office personnel of estimators, designers and project managers.  Coordinate sales of adaptable casework, steel casework, wood and plastic laminate casework. Oversaw all business plans, budgets, forecasts and expense control policies for VWR. Established inside service team to provide better and more efficient service to the customer. Coordinated inter-departmental communications to execute large contract negotiations.  Directly lead the successful product development and launch of new steel table line with VWR.

    • Sales & Operations Manager - Diversified Casework
      • 2006 - Jul 2019

      SALES AND OPERATIONS MANAGER (2012-present)I manage both strategic and tactical sales for the casework division of Diversified Woodcrafts, Inc. a manufacturer of premium, laboratory grade cabinets designed and engineered for the science and research environment. Reporting directly to the President, I cover the U.S. and Canada, traveling up to 75% of the time where I identify sales channels and marketing strategies, and implement tactical plans with dealers for B2B sales. I establish and ensure budgets and sales objectives are obtained while meeting profit expectations. My further responsibilities include: Oversee all business plans, budgets, forecasts and expense control policies. Manage, coach and mentor a team of Project Managers, Estimators and CAD Techs. Strong relationship builder who engages with contractors, suppliers and business owners in complex strategy and business discussions to ensure successful grown of all participants. Coordinates inter-departmental communications to execute large contract negotiations. Oversees team of Estimators, Project Managers and CAD TechsMANAGER, NATIONAL AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS (2006-2012)Coordinated and drove sales for nationally established accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada. Developed and modified new accounts and product lines, including the establishment of strategic marketing plans and market viability studies for new lines. Participated with clients to create lab designs.

    • Manager - National Accounts
      • 2009 - 2010

      I was requested by the joint owner to assist in establishing a laminate line of industrial cabinets for this sister company to Diversified Woodcrafts specializing in plastic laminate products for the educational and private lab markets. In this position I: Worked with production to develop a line that could be manufactured utilizing their current manufacturing techniques and market standards.  Coordinated with marketing personnel to develop new marketing materials used to take the product line to market.

    • District Sales Manager
      • 2005 - 2006

      I oversaw sales through a distributor network in states of NC, SC and VA. I assisted dealers in selling and marketing their full product line, including setting up and maintaining dealer networks within my assigned territory. I formulated business plans focusing on dealers' needs and strengths and partnered with dealers to educate and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by leading product presentations for end users and specifiers. I oversaw sales through a distributor network in states of NC, SC and VA. I assisted dealers in selling and marketing their full product line, including setting up and maintaining dealer networks within my assigned territory. I formulated business plans focusing on dealers' needs and strengths and partnered with dealers to educate and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by leading product presentations for end users and specifiers.

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Field Operations Manager
      • 2001 - 2005

      FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER (2004-2005)I managed field operations for a $35 million dealership including warehouse, inventory, installation and fleet. I ensured the efficient operation of all projects through the post delivery operational phase. I also oversaw the maintenance of Nycom’s warehouse and inventory for it’s six state territory. I administered the scheduling of installations crews, ensuring the preservation of installation quality standards and worked with General Contractors and End Users to meet project demands and schedules. While in this position I established a new training program and monitored it’s implementation and performance in addition to establishing, implementing and monitoring a company safety program.. I supervised direct project management and installation coordination.ACCOUNT MANAGER (2001-2004)I was responsible for the direct sales of multiple lines of casework manufacturers within various markets including K-12 education, private industrial lab, secondary education, government and healthcare market. I managed all territory marketing including brochure design and development and product analysis. In addition, I coordinated all sales efforts within a geographical region by calling on architects, end users and general contractors where I focused on designing layouts for labs and other areas requiring casework using CAD based drawing programs. I developed sales literature for direct marketing efforts. Product lines included: wood science casework, laminate casework, fume hoods, localized exhaust systems, etc.While in these roles I:* Opened new territory and realized first year sales over $1 million* Obtained new sales at profit margins above company average* Achieved substantial gains in turning products from "not approved" to "approved" and then to "specified"* Significantly increased Nycom's exposure and presence within the directed markets as well as increasing market share.

    • Manager of Sales
      • 1995 - 2001

      MANAGER OF SALES (1998-2001), SALES REPRESENTATIVE (1995-1998)I oversaw the sales efforts of the Virginia sales staff for a $15MM product distributorship and was directly responsible for the attainment of > $4MM in sales. I coordinated all sales presentations and product marketing including casework, athletic equipment, movable partitions, telescoping bleachers, etc. I created and delivered new sales personnel training programs and participated in contract negotiations, oversaw building design relationships with architects and end user customers, and supervised direct project management and installation coordination.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • Administrative Manager
      • 1991 - 1995

      I ensured efficient daily operations of this $6MM distribution firm, integrating the efforts of employees, departmental goals and objectives into the overall company strategies. I successfully used market research techniques, industry knowledge, and consumer trends to recommend new products and related strategies while resolving complex and sensitive financial issues. I ensured that all installations and projects were completed to the highest standards and maintained excellent client, customer, community and business relations.

Education

  • Appalachian State University
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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