Louie Ryan

About Louie Ryan

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! With a solid background in sales and marketing, I specialize in consistently surpassing sales targets and propelling revenue growth through strategic communication and territory management. My experience spans across various industries including medical, education, government, and manufacturing, allowing me to excel in diverse and dynamic environments.I have a proven track record of successfully leading revenue-generating initiatives and managing projects from inception to completion. Collaborating effectively with stakeholders is a key strength of mine, and I\'m skilled in utilizing technology tools like Salesforce, CPQ, Workday, Teams, and Microsoft Office to streamline processes and drive efficiency.I am passionate about taking on challenging roles where I can leverage my expertise to deliver tangible results and build lasting relationships. Let\'s connect and explore how we can achieve exceptional success together.

Experience

1. Sales Manager

   Everon

   Aug 2025 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Lead sales strategy and business development for fire alarm, access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection solutions across commercial and industrial markets.• Develop strong relationships with contractors, consultants, property managers, and end users to identify project opportunities and deliver tailored life safety and security solutions.• Manage the full sales lifecycle including prospecting, site assessments, system design coordination, proposal development, contract negotiation, and project handoff.• Ensure system solutions align with applicable codes and standards including NFPA and UL requirements.• Drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships, recurring service agreements, and collaboration with engineering, operations, and manufacturer partners.• Mentor and support sales team members, driving performance through coaching, pipeline management, and KPI tracking.• Partner with manufacturers and distributors to stay current on emerging technologies in life safety and electronic security.• Deliver presentations and product demonstrations to consultants, engineers, and decision-makers.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  BSBA, Marketing/Advertising

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Time Management
• Team Building
• Outlook
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Human Resources
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Inventory Management
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Logistics
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Team Leadership
• Market Analysis
• Sales
• Retail
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Advertising