James Casey Fitzgerald

About James Casey Fitzgerald

26 years of growing sales volumes through effective, informative communication strategies and presentations. History of consistantly meeting and exceeding KPI\'s in sales quotas by increasing new accounts and growth in profitabiliy of current account base. I am hungry for success and extremely trainable.MY APPROACH TO LEADERSHIPThere are no problems, only solutions to problems.CAREER ACHIEVEMENT I’M PROUD OFMy career began at entry-level in the B to B wholesale marketplace and have worked myself into the highest levels of the apparel and commercial vehicle production cycle.9 KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE TO INCREASE SALES1. Increasing sales and market share by growing customer base and profitability.2. Researching and analyzing historical and market trends, market capacity, and competition.3. Presenting inventory, sales and pricing analyses to senoir executives.4. Evaluating, researching, and taking action to resolve issues related to production, inventory, customer complaints, freight and warehousing, marketing, trend forecasting, and account receivables.5. Developing sales playbooks including pricing, terms, locations, competition, and conditions of sale.6. Using sales CRMs to grow KPI\'s, create customer target lists, manage contacts, maintain calendars and prepare reports.7. Guiding customers by providing technical support, assuring that product is available and functioning. Troubleshooting and responding to account needs including handling billing and purchase orders.9. Growing customer base through domestic and international prospecting, travel, and tradeshows.TECHNICAL SKILLSMac, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, Google Docs, Adobe CS, Oracle, SOWES, Webi, Essentus, Ford FMC Dealer, Ford Pro, Salesforce, Brandboom, ShowroomExchange.SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS• Attained 130% YoY sales growth in 12 months,• Retained ~95% of accounts and profit targets despite production orders falling behind contracted dates.• Grew annual gross sales 1100% in territory over 5 years.IN MY SPARE TIMEI enjoy being with family, cycling, playing music, hiking, boating, wakeboarding, snowboarding, snowshoeing, being with friends, city adventures, working on motorcycles and cars in my garage.FAVORITE QUOTE\"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.\"- Abraham LincolnCONTACT MEI can be reached at c••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Commercial Fleet Account Manager

   Ken Garff Ford Greeley

   Apr 2023 — Present · Fort Collins, CO, US

   Attained Ford’s “Master Commercial Account Manager” status with a 95% average score from over 140 exams. Have built a customer list of over 2,200 target and 500 current accounts for the sales team. Assist in the construction of and transportation logistics for between 100-300 Colorado state and other municipal vehicles at any given time; including state and local law enforcement and armored vehicles for Governor of Colorado and other senior officials. Attend regional tradeshows and travel for specialized Ford training and to tour the facilities of specialized manufacturing and upfitter partners.

Education

• University of Wyoming

  Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Styling
• Trend Forecasting
• Denim
• Retail
• Private Label
• Merchandising
• Brand Development
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Trend
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Sportswear
• Fashion Design
• Apparel
• Trade Shows
• Visual Merchandising
• Public Relations
• Trend Analysis
• Footwear