Ingersoll Rand (formerly Trane)Product Manager I - Sales and Markerting OEM Compressors
Feb. 1999 - Nov. 2001Direct sales of OEM (original equipment manufacturers) compressors to HVAC manufacturers. Member of the Trane Compressor Center of Excellence Leadership team. Researched and developed compressor pricing levels and negotiated contracts with approximately 100 customers in numerous HVAC industries. Maintained market knowledge by recognizing industry trends, knowing current and future product requirements, and keeping competitive analysis up to date. Coordinated new business development by identifying potential clients, developing strategies to convert clients, and leading new business presentations. Ensured compressor compatability with customers' HVAC systems by provided outstanding technical and application support. Lead the development of for all product literature - Sales brochures, product catalogs, submittals, flyers, technical bulletins, advertizement and PowerPoint presentations. Proven success selling to domestic and international accounts, USA, Canada, Korea, China, England, France and Germany. Develop profitability forecasts and budgets to meet corporate financial goals. Delivered internal and external presentations to all levels of an organization. Target audiences included service technicians, design, development, and production engineers, purchasing staff and customers at all levels of management up to the CEO and owner.