Jess Bergers

About Jess Bergers

I’ve been privileged to have a wide array of roles and experiences in my career: manager, coach, student, service rep, and even radio D.J. Through this breadth of experience, I have learned to engage with individuals, develop relationships, and collaborate with teammates toward a common goal. My philosophy is this - anyone can perform when things are going well, but you see a person’s true worth in how they react when times are tough. The foundation of my career is built upon a willingness to take on steep challenges and tackle problems others wanted nothing to do with. This approach has differentiated me from peers, given me exposure to unique experiences, honed my leadership skills and demonstrated my attention to detail and personal reliability in the face of difficult circumstances. As a Sales & Marketing professional, I have served as both an individual contributor and a manager to deliver above-and-beyond customer and company expectations. Whether merging businesses and reshaping the sales strategy, identifying customer needs and engaging the right resources to develop a unique solution, or spearheading efforts to address warranty campaigns, I continue to push myself to never backdown from a challenge and grow professionally. Key components of my brand:• Team builder• Customer focus• Creative problem solving• Outstanding communication• Collaborative leadership• Relentless work ethic• Fun and engagingI enjoy meeting new people, connecting with old acquaintances and exchanging ideas. Reach out if you want to talk about team building, sales strategies, outdoor activities or college football. Skilled in Sales Management, Product Management, Project Management, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Account Growth, Solution Selling, Strategic Planning, and Financial Forecasting.

Experience

1. Municipal Sales Manager

   Ferguson

   Dec 2020 — Present · Prineville, OR, US

   Leading a highly skilled & experienced sales team committed to growing Ferguson’s Waterworks distribution business with municipal customers in the Pacific Northwest. With a focus on developing relationships, differentiating through service and delivering on commitments, we strive to exceed customer expectations and become the first-choice waterworks supplier in the Oregon, Washington and Idaho municipal markets.

Education

• Eastern Oregon University

  Bachelor’s Degree

• Mt. Hood Community College

  Associate’s Degree

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Competitive Analysis
• Electronics
• Manufacturing
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Product Management
• Fmea
• Product Development
• Engineering
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Management
• Account Management
• Key Account Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Sales Management
• Product Marketing