John Hicks

About John Hicks

Experienced Sales and Business Development leader with a proven track record of expanding products into new markets. Hard working, diligent, and totally fearless in attacking new markets and opportunities. Experienced in calling on national accounts and making corporate level presentations in a B2B setting. Exceptional at developing and delivering the right overall solution to the customer and delivering results. Skilled in the following competencies: Business Development C-Level Presentations Client Relations Contract Negotiations New Market Development Market Strategy New Account Development Supply Chain Strategy Leadership

Experience

1. Business Development Manager

   Ms International

   Jan 2017 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Drive growth of MSI Quartz and engineered surface products to the top 100 builders across the Southeast Region. Develop and implement builder pull thru strategy. Communicate and collaborate with MSI Branch Managers, Account Managers, Supply Chain Partners, and all stake holders.

Education

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Direct Sales
• Budgets
• Purchasing
• Sales Management
• Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Key Account Management
• Sales Operations
• Operations Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Procurement
• Market Planning
• Sales Process
• Trade Shows
• Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• P&L Responsibility
• Income Statement
• New Business Development
• Building Materials
• Sales
• Retail
• Forecasting
• Sales Presentations
• Product Launch
• Key Account Development
• Business Development
• Home Builders
• Building Relationships
• Relationship Management
• Product Development
• Contract Negotiation
• National Accounts
• Selling
• Pricing
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy