Grant Kolbe

About Grant Kolbe

Experienced salesperson with a demonstrated history of working in the packaging, commodity, and industrial equipment markets in both North America and around the world. Strong sales professional skilled in Negotiation, Account Management, Operations Management, Business Development, International Sales, and Continuous Improvement. Knowledgeable in Constant Contact, Google AdWords, Pardot, Salesforce, Sales Navigator, Vantage, Google Analytics, CRM, Zoominfo, and all Microsoft Office based software. My email address is: g•••••@rollguard.com

Experience

1. Account Manager for Rollguard & Fiber Interior Packaging - Midwest

   Great Northern

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Great Northern - Rollguard Website: https://rollguard.com/Great Northern - Fiber Interior Packaging website: https://fiberinteriorpackaging.com/Email Address: g•••••@rollguard.comGreat Northern Corporation is one of the nation\'s largest independent producers of packaging and in-store displays. Rollguard is a division of Great Northern Corporation that is based out of Appleton, WI. Rollguard is the world\'s leading supplier of cradle packaging systems for rolled and cylindrical products. Rollguard is available in an assortment of easy-to-load designs, sizes, and materials included recycled fiber, thermoformed plastic, foam, and Dura Last Reusable Cradles. Fiber Interior Packaging is a molded pulp product line. Our custom fiber line is an ideal replacement to foam, corrugated, and honeycomb inserts. There are numerous benefits including improved nesting, environmentally friendly, and the ease / speed to enable drop and go production when packaging your items. Some of the uses for custom fiber include: appliances, automotive parts, compressors, pumps, tools, lighting fixtures, etc.I have the following duties in my position:* New customer acquisition / business development throughout the Midwest (WI, MN, ND, SD, IA, IL, IN, & MI).* Handle all sales, quoting, and sampling for current customers and prospects in the Midwest* Develop my Focus 15 - prospect development and follow up with monthly reporting.* Active member in several division and company initiatives related to growing and maintaining customer base, branding, shop efficiencies, and product development* Trade show planning and promotion.* Heavy focus on new customer development - identify underserved markets, cold calling, custom email campaigns, and consistent follow ups.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Bachelor, Public Administration

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Strategy
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Social Media
• Contract Negotiation
• Training
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Sales Presentations
• Product Development
• Key Account Management
• Account Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Machine Tools
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• B2b
• Films and Packaging
• Verpackungen
• Marketing
• Public Policy
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Operations
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service