1. CRAIG NEHLSEN
Las Vegas, NV 408.722.8146 ccnehlsen@yahoo.com
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TOP-PERFORMING SALES PROFESSIONAL
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CUSTOMER-CENTRIC  TEAM-PLAYER  SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED
Record of improving efficiency, productivity and
profitability through unparalleled teamwork and
communication.
 Energetic and self-motivated leader offering a track record of success and
progressive experience in sales industry.
 Experience working in fast-paced environments demanding exceptional multi-
tasking, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
 Proven history as a trusted sales representative with a commitment to integrity
and performance excellence.
 Advanced understanding of customer needs and assessment; dedicated to
providing a seamless customer experience.
 Confident and poised at interactions with individuals of all levels; natural ability
to cultivate an environment that promotes teamwork.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Project Management
Correspondence Creation
Detail Oriented
Solution Solver
Top Producer
Sales & Negotiation
Computer Savvy
Trouble-Shooting
Data Analysis
Customer Service/Retention
Multi-Tasking/Quick Response
Verbal Communication
Solutions-Oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Inside Energy Consultant, Solarcity | Las Vegas, NV | 2015 – Present
 Closed 30% of all incoming calls.
 Conducted Analysis of customer’s current and projected electrical usage and financial return on
investment.
 Work with on-line tools to develop solar system designs as a visual example for home owners
 Closing deals and signing contracts via phone and online conference calls.
 Communicating with project and design team throughout job completion.
Field Energy Specialist, SolarCity  Las Vegas, NV  2014 – 2015
 Closed 32% of all appointments booked.
 Received an award for closing 40% over my goal.
 Spoke with Best Buy customers about clean renewable energy.
 Provided in-store leads to meet personal and team goals and objectives.
 Worked closely with Field Energy Consultants to confirm all in-home appointments were met.
 Attended home shows and special events to drive new opportunities.
Business Development Representative, Big Joe Handling  Hayward, CA  2013 – 2014
 Sold new and used Nissan forklifts, rentals, and allied products.
 Surveyed warehouse to insure proper equipment was purchased for their application
 Closed 80% of all demo equipment sales.
 Sold $70,000 in equipment and allied products in 3 months.
 Targeted B2B accounts through cold calling, prospecting and internet leads.
 Managed all the direct marketing for Big Joe.

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Account Manager, Pacific Materials Handling l Union City, CA l 2013 – 2013
 Sold, leased and rented Yale forklifts for B2B customers in the Santa Clara County.
 Negotiated Million dollar contracts.
 Exceeded sales goal of $400,000 by 10% in 6 months.
 Provided solutions to help reduce cost, increase productivity, minimize downtime, and increased profitability
 Surveyed site to confirm the proper forklift application met customer’s needs.
 Tracked all calls, meetings and emails through Saleslogix daily.
District Manager, U.S Door & Building Components  Carlsbad, CA  2010 – 2011
 Exceeded sales goal of 1.8 million in 2010 by 20%
 Developed and managed B2B in 13 Western states plus Western Canada
 Negotiated all sales contracts ranging from $5,000 to $800,000.
 Strategically set up distribution centers in Southern and Northern California.
 Targeted new accounts through trade shows, social networking, internet leads, and
networking partners.
 Increased the number of patients by the thousands to this classy and well known
Medical Practice.
District Sales Manager, Epic Doors l Carlsbad, CA  2007 – 2009
 Exceeded sale goal of $ 4 million dollars by 10% in 2007.
 Increased my territory by 20% in 2008.
 Responsible for negotiated from $50,000 - $800,000.
 Developed and managed B2B relationships in CA, AZ, WA, ID, OR, WA and Western Canada.
 Tracked all sales calls to ensure close follow-up.
District Sales Manager, DBCi l Carlsbad, CA  2003 – 2007
 Exceeded sales quota of $7 million dollars by 10%.
 Increased territory by 20% each year.
 Educated architects, owners, general contractors on our innovative product lines.
 Provided sales support and service for 13 states plus Western Canada.
 Managed an existing account base of 300 hundred customers.
Project Manager/Sales, Mako Steel l Carlsbad, CA  2001 - 2003
 Worked closely with installers to insure all projects were completed on time.
 Assisted customers with self-storage layouts.
 Fielded incoming calls to help generate new business.
 Attended trade shows to help generate new business opportunities.
EDUCATION
Gavilan Community College, Gilroy, California
 General Studies (1995 – 1998)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Highly proficient with Salesforce.com, ACT, Saleslogix, Evernote.
 Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

3. Las Vegas NV 702.601.3609 ccnehlsen@yahoo.com