John Bridell
Agriculutural Sales at Western Square Industries- Claim this Profile
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Dave Dardano
I had the pleasure to have John work for me as a Key Account Manager while at School Specialty. John was promoted into this role to grow Clark County, one of the largest districts in the county. John is a very strategic sales individual that was able to significantly grow this account. His ability to identify, establish relationships, and work effectively with decision makers is incredible. I would most definitely recommend John for any strategic sales role.
Rick Creel
John was a regional sales person on the West Coast. John had worked with IFS/Royal Seating when he was a dealer at School Specialty. John is very personable and attentive to the needs of his customers. John is a honest and talented sales person and will be an asset to his future employer.
Dave Dardano
I had the pleasure to have John work for me as a Key Account Manager while at School Specialty. John was promoted into this role to grow Clark County, one of the largest districts in the county. John is a very strategic sales individual that was able to significantly grow this account. His ability to identify, establish relationships, and work effectively with decision makers is incredible. I would most definitely recommend John for any strategic sales role.
Rick Creel
John was a regional sales person on the West Coast. John had worked with IFS/Royal Seating when he was a dealer at School Specialty. John is very personable and attentive to the needs of his customers. John is a honest and talented sales person and will be an asset to his future employer.
Dave Dardano
I had the pleasure to have John work for me as a Key Account Manager while at School Specialty. John was promoted into this role to grow Clark County, one of the largest districts in the county. John is a very strategic sales individual that was able to significantly grow this account. His ability to identify, establish relationships, and work effectively with decision makers is incredible. I would most definitely recommend John for any strategic sales role.
Rick Creel
John was a regional sales person on the West Coast. John had worked with IFS/Royal Seating when he was a dealer at School Specialty. John is very personable and attentive to the needs of his customers. John is a honest and talented sales person and will be an asset to his future employer.
Dave Dardano
I had the pleasure to have John work for me as a Key Account Manager while at School Specialty. John was promoted into this role to grow Clark County, one of the largest districts in the county. John is a very strategic sales individual that was able to significantly grow this account. His ability to identify, establish relationships, and work effectively with decision makers is incredible. I would most definitely recommend John for any strategic sales role.
Rick Creel
John was a regional sales person on the West Coast. John had worked with IFS/Royal Seating when he was a dealer at School Specialty. John is very personable and attentive to the needs of his customers. John is a honest and talented sales person and will be an asset to his future employer.
Experience
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Western Square Industries
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agriculutural Sales
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Dec 2011 - Present
I'm in charge of organic,profitable growth throughout California,Nevada, Oregon, and Washington mostly through the distributor channel. I have executed on plans to have Western Square recognized prominently on County Farm Bureau's social media websites, as well as, get western Square highly visible at the state level through Caliofornia Farm Bureau. I'm in charge of organic,profitable growth throughout California,Nevada, Oregon, and Washington mostly through the distributor channel. I have executed on plans to have Western Square recognized prominently on County Farm Bureau's social media websites, as well as, get western Square highly visible at the state level through Caliofornia Farm Bureau.
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Regional Sales Manager- Western US and Canada
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Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Reporting directly to the CEO and solely responsible for managing the dealer network in a $5.5 million territory which consists of 13 Western States and Canada. Strategic initiatives include product training, tradeshows, business to business Marketing, and P&L responsibilities. Developed a Marketing strategy centered on website banner development thereby helping the largest customer in territory increase sales by 25% over a defined cycle. Execute the development of new products to bring to market through research, data collection, and territory analysis. In charge of helping grow brand internationally (mainly Library Division) through Dealer channel. Responsibilities include advertising, tradeshows, and new customer acquisition.
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Sales Executive
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2011 - 2011
Surpassed territory expectations and quotas through new business development. Mostly business to business sales within a geographic territory. Surpassed territory expectations and quotas through new business development. Mostly business to business sales within a geographic territory.
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Key Account Manager
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Jun 2004 - Oct 2009
Personally overseen completion of 50 new schools at Los Angeles Unified. Promoted from site-based representative to District level after 5 months. Doubled territory sales in 10 months by finding new channels of revenue within the District. Surpassed 100% sales attainment four years running with increased gross margin %. Produced new initiatives such as E-Commerce growth, private branding to warehouse, Charter School partnership, and presenting Specialty company’s products to Director-level Executives within District. Promoted to Key Account Manger in 2007 which entailed a move to Las Vegas, NV to execute growth strategy in Clark County School District (5th largest school district in the U.S.)? Produced a 335% increase in revenue growth for FY08 in Las Vegas and was assigned back to also handle Los Angeles Unified School District (my boss was asked directly by customer
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Area Sales Executive
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
Protect existing customers while growing cross-selling opportunities with full suite of products. Acquire new customers thereby increasing market share and revenue mostly through cold-calling.Provided Corporate Officers with an idea of an interactive CD-ROM. The company took up the idea 1 year later and the CD has provided cross-selling opportunities, increased customer satisfaction, and simplified the ability to keep competition out of accounts.Promoted after 12 months which increased monthly quota from $ 19,000 monthly to $ 29,500 monthly and received Key Accounts to work.
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Owner
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Jan 1999 - Sep 2001
Along with partner, we worked with Law firms to find hidden assets during litigation and divorce settlements.Start-up Sales responsibility to market new companySecure small amounts of Capital to start company Along with partner, we worked with Law firms to find hidden assets during litigation and divorce settlements.Start-up Sales responsibility to market new companySecure small amounts of Capital to start company
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National Sales Manager
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1998
Company became preferred paper vendor on 85% of U.S. County school bids.Launched new product line and drove sales to $ 475,000 in 12 months with both inside and outside sales. Company became preferred paper vendor on 85% of U.S. County school bids.Launched new product line and drove sales to $ 475,000 in 12 months with both inside and outside sales.
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Education
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1985 - 1989
Auburn University
B.A., Marketing and Finance -
1985 - 1989
Auburn University
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