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Jim Olender, LEED AP, is a seasoned sales and business development professional with extensive experience in the construction industry. He has a strong background in sales management, marketing, and green building, with a proven track record of driving growth and building relationships. Olender holds a BS degree in Marketing from the University of Florida and is a certified LEED AP.

Credentials

  • CSI, CCPR
    Construction Specifications Institute
  • LEED AP
    USGBC

Experience

  • JB Sash & Door
    • Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
    • Business Development and Architectural Sales
      • Mar 2022 - Present
      • Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States

      Experience, Customer Service and Flexibility are the hallmarks of JB Sash. We have been leaders in the window and door business for 80 years.Our professional staff is highly knowledgeable and trained to help you find the right products for any project. We offer an extensive range of services including shop drawings, custom carpentry, delivery and installation.In addition to an onsite manufacturing facility and warehouse, our convenient Chelsea location features a beautiful showroom which is open to the public.No matter what you’re looking for, JB Sash can either order it or make it… to your specifications.

    • Architectural Sales Representative
      • Oct 2015 - Mar 2022
      • Greater Boston Area

      Architectural representative and business developer for North America's leading manufacturer of custom wood windows & doors and thermally broken steel windows & doors. We specialize in supplying architecturally designed luxury residential projects and landmark historical replacement projects of varying scope & complexity in both wood and steel. Hired to develop and expand relationships in the Greater Boston and Washington, DC markets.

    • Architectural Territory Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

      Hired, trained and managed Architectural Representatives to strengthen relationships and grow market share within the architectural community. Also worked with a field team of Product & Services Consultants who represent the Marvin Family of Products to the retail network, building professionals and consumers.

    • Commercial Specialist
      • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

      Develop and foster relationship and sales growth among non-residential and multi-family market sectors - including private schools, historic buildings, and institutions. Work with Owners, Construction Managers and Architects to achieve their project and budget goal by providing solution options and recommendations.

    • Architectural Products & Services Consultant
      • Nov 1999 - Dec 2011

      Worked primarily with residential design community building new relationships and providing solution and budget assistance.

    • Salesman
      • 1984 - 1999

      Responsible for creating and establishing MW Windows’ New England region. Successfully established and developed multiple accounts with independent lumber dealers resulting in the placement of a regional distribution center with sales of $10 million. Identified prospects, trained customers and new MW personnel, serviced product and introduced new products, with long-term growth as focus. Multiple “Top Gun” award winner for achieving highest sales growth in targeted areas.

  • Armstrong World Industries
    • Roanoke, Virginia Area
    • Marketing Representative
      • Jan 1984 - Sep 1986
      • Roanoke, Virginia Area

      Responsible for sales and service for two distributor locations, establishment and training of key dealers, and assisting architects in writing specifications for commercial projects.

    • Sales
      • 1979 - 1983

      Direct sales during college summer months. Responsible for personal and team motivation to achieve personal goals. 80 hours/week knocking on doors to earn enough to cover majority of college expenses.

Education

  • 1979 - 1983
    University of Florida
    BS, Marketing
  • 1976 - 1979
    Miami Norland High School

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