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Richard Cordes is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in driving business growth, strategic planning, and customer-centric solutions. As a Business Development and Account Executive, he has built and maintained lucrative retail territories, cultivated strong relationships with corporate management, and expanded startup companies into multimillion-dollar sales forces. With a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Penn State University, Cordes brings a unique blend of communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership expertise to his roles.

Credentials

  • Dale Carnegie Public Speaking
    Dale Carnegie
    Sep, 1990
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

    • Customer Support
      • 2013 - Present
    • Sales and Administration
      • 2012 - 2013
      • Berwyn, PA

      Support of various sales and customer service functions.

    • Business Development Manager
      • 2001 - 2012

      Built and maintained a $1M retail territory with The Home Depot; performed interactive sales with contractors, consumers and The Home Depot associates; trained associates in product use; responsible for inventory and merchandizing for retail Glidden paint sales; used strong communication and prob...

    • Account Executive
      • 1998 - 2001

      Lead account representative for $5M corporate account with DuPont; Cultivated strong relationships with corporate management using expert communication skills and follow through leading to customer satisfaction and continued sales.

    • Account Executive
      • 1990 - 1998

      Expanded a startup light manufacturer from $400K to $4M in sales using high level presentation skills to Fortune 500 corporations and GSA; instrumental in developing procedures to facilitate end-user compliance in laser toner cartridge recycling; acted as Project Manager to facilitate development...

    • Account Executive
      • 1980 - 1990

      Sourced and developed client base for industrial floor mat sales and rental products; managed on-site service crews.

Education

  • 1968 - 1972
    Penn State University

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