Regional Sales Manager

• Jan 2020 - Present

Carpenter Bus Sales is a major provider of buses to shuttle service companies, schools, day care centers, senior care centers, and churches. Our inventory of over 200 new and used buses is one of the largest in the United States. Furthermore, as the exclusive bus provider for Cokesbury, Gospel Advocate, and the Gospel Publishing House, we are proudly America’s #1 church bus dealer. Feel free to contact me at any time to discuss any bus needs you may have. jmilster@carpenterbus.com Or visit our website for additional information and current inventory. www.carpenterbus.com Show less

Regional Sales Manager Commercial Buses

• Jan 2015 - 2019

Area Sales Manager

• Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

Schulte Supply is a full service stocking distributor of underground utility pipe including a full line of municipal products such as water meter reading equipment, water meters, brass water service products, Honeywell gas detectors, fire hydrants, traffic control products, and personal safety products. Schulte Supply is a full service stocking distributor of underground utility pipe including a full line of municipal products such as water meter reading equipment, water meters, brass water service products, Honeywell gas detectors, fire hydrants, traffic control products, and personal safety products.

National Sales Manager

• Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

Sales Manager Bus Division

• Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

* As an affiliate company of Carpenter Bus Sales continued all previous responsibilities managing sales in the same 13 state territory. * Developed service accounts and increased service revenue and gross profits in newly opened service facility. * Established a new line of products in the luxury Mercedes Sprinter market to further increase sales, revenue and profits. * As an affiliate company of Carpenter Bus Sales continued all previous responsibilities managing sales in the same 13 state territory. * Developed service accounts and increased service revenue and gross profits in newly opened service facility. * Established a new line of products in the luxury Mercedes Sprinter market to further increase sales, revenue and profits.

Regional Sales Manager

• Dec 2010 - Oct 2013

* Opened and managed all aspects of the first Carpenter Bus Sales satellite facility. * Successfully sold commercial buses in a 13 state territory. * Developed and maintained positive working relationships with Churches, transportation companies, retirement facilities, livery companies, schools and many other organizations to insure continued sales growth. * Significantly increased sales within that territory. * Maintained and managed local inventory of buses at the satellite location. Show less

Sales Manager

• Jul 2009 - Dec 2010

* Company owned by the same person that owns Bo Beuckman Ford my previous employer. * Successfully managed the sale of new and pre-owned commercial buses. * Significantly increased sales volume and profits. * Developed very good working relationships with numerous bus manufacturers. * Company owned by the same person that owns Bo Beuckman Ford my previous employer. * Successfully managed the sale of new and pre-owned commercial buses. * Significantly increased sales volume and profits. * Developed very good working relationships with numerous bus manufacturers.

Owner

• Jun 2005 - Jul 2009

* Licensed Automotive Legends dealer. * Managed all aspects of dealership operations. * Sold historic Porsche recreations in the United States and internationally. * Purchased and sold pre-owned vehicles and established a significant customer base. * Purchased and sold pre-owned inventory for several St. Louis area dealerships. * Licensed Automotive Legends dealer. * Managed all aspects of dealership operations. * Sold historic Porsche recreations in the United States and internationally. * Purchased and sold pre-owned vehicles and established a significant customer base. * Purchased and sold pre-owned inventory for several St. Louis area dealerships.

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

• Oct 1996 - Jun 2005

* Consistently increased sales, gross revenue and net profits at two retail locations. * Coached and mentored sales team of 20 plus and significantly reduced turn over.* Effectively controlled over 3 million dollars in pre-owned inventory.* Developed best practice procedures and increased customer satisfaction.* Directed all advertisement, marketing and promotions to insure sales growth. Show less

Sales Consultant

• Oct 1995 - Oct 1996

* Marketed, demonstrated and sold new and pre-owned vehicles.* Consistently top producer in volume and gross profit.* Maintained highest level of customer satisfaction at dealership.

Territory Sales Manager

• Feb 1990 - Oct 1995

* Marketed and sold Barcode related products including inventory control and access control. * Successfully managed a 3 state territory and increased sales 87% in a five year period. * Significantly improved customer relationships and repeat sales. * Marketed and sold Barcode related products including inventory control and access control. * Successfully managed a 3 state territory and increased sales 87% in a five year period. * Significantly improved customer relationships and repeat sales.