Ed Keough

About Ed Keough

In 2020 I transitioned to the position Vice President of Strategic Alliances. I joined Futureguard Building Products Inc, the manufacturer of NuImage Awnings now branded as SummerSpace Awnings, in 2008 as Sr. VP of sales and marketing overseeing a nationwide outside sales team as well as inside sales and corporate/dealer marketing efforts. My awning career began in 1994 as a regional salesman for Eastern Awning Systems where I progressed to national sales manager over 13 years. Education includes a bachelor of arts degree from St Michaels College in VT.

Experience

1. Vice President of Strategic Alliances

   Futureguard Building Products

   May 2020 — Present · Auburn, ME, US

   This position entails a broad range of relationship management responsibilities across multiple departments. Most importantly, working closely with our entire national sales and inside customer service team in support of all our dealers. In addition, I work closely with our screen manufacturing partner, Draper Inc, vendors such as Somfy, Sunbrella, Para, and freight carriers to assure our dealers continue to receive the highest levels of service and support from Futureguard.

Education

• Saint Michael's College

  BA, Buisiness

  1978 — 1982

Skills

• Sales
• Product Development
• Key Account Development
• Account Management
• Direct Sales
• Sales Process
• B2b
• Purchasing
• P&L Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Negotiation
• Key Account Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Textiles
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• New Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Social Media Marketing
• Manufacturing
• Trade Shows
• Marketing