Chris Rorke

About Chris Rorke

Sales executive with proven results in earnings across the building materials & tool industry, within existing and emerging markets, managing small and large client accounts. My leadership style is characterized by an innate capacity to inspire growth and the ability to bring people together across different functional areas. Nurturing an environment of trust, collaboration, and loyalty through adaptive management and active listening. An excellent communicator at all levels. Consistently exceeding sales volume expectations, negotiated, and sealed victories to gain sought-after accounts and expanding market influence to drive unprecedented revenue increases.

Experience

1. Sales Manager, Northeast Us - Industrial & Trade Distrbution

   Knipex Tools Lp

   Jan 2025 — Present

   KNIPEX Tools LP is the North American operations of KNIPEX-Werk and located in Buffalo Grove, IL. KNIPEX-Werk, Wuppertal, Germany, concentrates its efforts on designing and manufacturing the best professional hand tools in terms of quality, innovation, and efficiency to satisfy the highest expectations of performance, ergonomics, and service life. KNIPEX Tools are designed for the professional tools user and those that demand the highest quality hand tools available in the marketplace today. My focus in the role is managing world class sales agencies in the Industrial, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVACR channels. • Developed and implemented strategic sales initiatives that increased market share by 37% within the first six months. • Fostering strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, leading to a 30% increase in repeat business.

Education

• Bethany College

  BA, Communication and Media Studies

  1997

Skills

• Building Materials
• Construction
• Key Account Management
• Account Management
• B2b
• Trade Shows
• Sales Process
• Selling
• Cold Calling
• Sales Presentations
• Solution Selling
• Sales
• New Business Development
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service