Derrick Ables

About Derrick Ables

During my professional career, I have been fortunate enough to have been around great…

Experience

1. Account Manager - Strategic Accounts

   Hydraulic Supply Company

   May 2021 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   Ensure customer relationships are positive and deep within all accounts* Create materials for and conduct sales presentations to customers*Manage customer inventory (VMI) for Hydraulic Adapters and Hydraulic Hose Assemblies* Ensure customer service requirements are met* Generate new business with new or existing customers* Ensure technical requirements for the customer are met* Assist with on-site troubleshooting of customers\' concerns* Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintain satisfaction may handle customer returns * Work with local customers to identify, quote, engineer, and close product and solution sales* Provide technical support as required* Work with Sales Manager to provide business planning to reach product and sales goals * Work with and coordinate vendor resources to build relationships and support sales* Personally accountable for time allocation and priorities to reach goals and applying efforts to high ROI opportunities* Maintain appropriate relationship with key suppliers

Education

• Soddy Daisy High School

  Diploma, General studies

• Georgia State University Perimeter College

  Associate, Business Administration

  2004 — 2007

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management and Services

  2015 — 2017

• Georgia Gwinnett College

  Bachelor, Business Administration - Marketing

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Team Management
• Staff Supervision
• Self-Starter
• Microsoft Exchange
• Logistics
• Sales Management
• Operations Management
• Staffing Coordination
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Purchasing Processes
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication Skills
• Human Resources
• Time Management
• Instructor-Led Training
• Leadership
• Corporate Communications
• Marketing Communications
• Recruiting
• Market Planning
• Shipping
• Customer Relations
• Marketing
• Supervisory Management
• Warehouse Management
• Report Writing
• Interviews
• Supply Chain
• Performance Metrics
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Project Coordination
• Technical Presentations
• Sap
• Team Building
• Management
• Account Management