1. GREGG RADECKIGREGG RADECKI
PHONE: 651 414-0863 greggradecki@ hotmail.comPHONE: 651 414-0863 greggradecki@ hotmail.com
SALES MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
IN T E R N A T I O N A L BU S I N E S S DE V E L O P M E N T | RE T A I L & CO N T R A C T SA L E S , ME R C H A N D I S I N G
Sales leader and extraordinary problem solver.
Delivering shareholder value to the largest companies in Construction products and services.
In-depth integration with a structured approach to business development strategies.
Outstanding Professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts resulting in major contributions to the effectiveness and
success of retail operations.
Intelligence position, transforming businesses from grassroots operations to driving strategic expansion.
• Strategic Thinking • Straightforward Approach • Brilliant Leader & Communicator
• Logic in Decision Making • Superior Customer Services • Articulate Engagement
• Fosters Teamwork • Motivates Subordinates • Recognizes Opportunities & Acts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VERSA-LOK, Burnsville, Minnesota
CONTRACT SALES YARD MANAGER 2009-Present
Lead innovator and one of the largest manufacturers of solid, pinned segmental retaining wall systems, as recognized by the
National Concrete Masonry Association, utilized by architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners, and comprises a
group of engineers, marketing professionals sales people and administrators.
• Led the department, managing inventory control functions of the yard.
• Support production scheduling on all material flow issues, meeting customer requirements and production schedules.
• Planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
• Utilizes knowledge of concepts, practices and for seizures of concrete masonry association and proprietary product.
• Responsible for financial management profitability goals of the department.
• Management and job cost reporting of capital expenditures and tool budgets.
• Effectively manage the activities of employees and crews.
• Insured work schedules adhered to in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring employee time recorded accurately.
• Manage all aspects of yard management, including superior customer service and resolving employee issues.
• Maintain proactive communication and positive business relationships with residential and commercial clients,
property managers, architects and engineers.
VERSA-LOK PATIO TOWN, Burnsville, Minnesota
ASSISTANT RETAIL MANAGER 2006-2009
Leading landscaping supply retailers for over forty years, and the area’s exclusive dealer of Versa-Lock retaining wall systems.
• Assisted customers with the selection and loading of products, unloading and stocking products from delivery trucks,
• Maintained strong knowledge of all company products, accessories, pricing plans, promotions and service features.
• Maintained knowledge of competion, providing critical feedback to the store manager regarding local competition.
• Handled all administrative aspects of the store, including customer contracts and warranties, pulling products from
inventory, excepting customer payments, completing orders, and managing personnel.
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• Trained staff to Sell and upsell all products and services offered by Versa Lock Patio Town.
• Built a loyal customer base by creating long-term relationships.
DIAMOND VOGEL, Burnsville, Minnesota
CONTRACTOR SALES 2005
With seven manufacturing facilities, Diamond Vogel produces and distributes millions of gallons of proprietary formula paint.
• Increased sales of architectural and protective coatings to professional paint contractors, municipalities, institutions and
maintenance accounts, promoting quality and services.
• Product support and services of industrial paint coatings to regional original equipment manufacturers.
• Built and maintained quality relationships and the painting contractor, building maintenance and general
contractor/builder markets.
• Represented architectural, HDPC coatings and equipment to professional applicators.
• Utilized practical, business analytical and planning experience.
• Documented effectiveness of sales performance.
SCHOENFELDER PAINTING, Minneapolis, Minnesota
COMMERCIAL SALES 2003-2005
Specialty coating company that completed over 8000 residential, commercial, and renovation projects since 1991.
Accomplishments: “Superb performance” with demonstrated quality and results:
•Construction experience with tenant build out and related renovation projects, interpret job specifications to determine
methods and cost-effectiveness, related to the construction and maintenance of structures facilities and systems.
•Demonstrated record of sales achievement and closing skills.
•Generated new business by developing new customer leads with sales and marketing activities.
•Interpreted and explained plans and contracts to clients, workers, subcontractors and administrative staff.
•Prepared proposals, finalizing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with
architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
•Provided customers with value-added services, both in terms of cost and against agreed service levels.
I P M Group, Minneapolis Minnesota
CONTRACTOR WAREHOUSE & SALES MANAGER 1997-2003
With retail outlets across the United States, IPM Group represented one of the largest distributors in the world.
•“Opened the first IPM Group Contractor Store in the State of Minnesota, exceeding product sales goals.”
•Cultivated and maintained solid, long-term relationships with customers and suppliers, developing a sustainable
sales/profit volume in assigned area.
•Executed sales efforts and an ethical and professional manner that favourably reflected on the reputation of the company.
•Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, which included shipping and receiving, purchasing,
inventory control, budgeting, and warehouse staff and contractors.
•Developed and implemented improved methods of Materials handling, stock control, to promote efficiency, Service, and
reduce costs.
•Charged with responsibility for the overall coordination of training, and evaluation of warehouse employees, Including
interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, with performance appraisals in
accordance with the organizations policies procedures and applicable laws.
HIRSHFIELD’S INC., Rochester, Minnesota
CONTRACTOR STORE MANAGER 1989-1997
One of the largest suppliers of paint in the Midwest, and manufacturer of their own specialty coating with several
manufacturing facilities.
• Provided quality leadership and sales direction, upholding Hirshfield’s values and fostering operational excellence.
• Motivated and empowered the sales team to deliver results through constructive problem-solving, and creative
improvements.
• Managed performance activities through personal involvement, ensuring delegating tasks were effectively completed to
grow market share and increase profitable sales for Hirshfield products and services.
• Collectively solicited and communicated information about market trends and competitive information to sales reps, and
vendors.
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• Monitored and managed allocation resources and budgets and a profit conscious manner.
• Led employee development, identifying and feeling educational and training needs as well as coaching and mentoring.
• Generated incentives, timelines and milestones that supported company initiatives and challenging goals, ensuring
optimal market alignment and effectiveness of sales and programs.
• Utilized proven leadership skills and management experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
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