Mark Thieleke

About Mark Thieleke

Showdown Current Position:Distributors and resellers have an opportunity to help their clients with display, signageand promotional event needs. These opportunities often take much more time anddetail-oriented planning than the typical reseller has the resources to handle in-houseeffectively.This is where Showdown Displays can help. We partner with resellers and their clientsto provide exceptional expertise and service, making the experience a win/win/win.There are 3 vital areas you can expect when Showdown Displays as your partner: As the global experts in event signage, trade-show displays, tents, banners andflags, you are working with the best in the business. Serving your clients is our toppriority, while taking the stress off of you and your team. You’ll have a dedicated, locally based Customer Success Manager who understandsyour business, your clients and has the product knowledge needed to create aseamless experience. Our responsibly sourced product line conforms to all product safety standards. Inaddition, we are deeply invested in color compliance through G7 Certification.If you have clients that have event signage and branding needs and are exploring waysto serve them better, let’s chat. Whether or not we decide to work together, I can offerinsights that have a direct impact on your clients’ event s••••••••@signzoneinc.com61••••••21

Experience

1. Territory Sales Manager

   Showdown Displays

   Jan 2016 — Present

   Building meaningful and profitable relationships with my customers is my priority. Developing a strong partnership by listening to their needs, understanding those needs and developing a business strategy that helps them grow their business and increase profitability revenue growth and efficiency. This process includes product and sales training at various levels both in office or via electronic platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams and developing visual advertising and communications solutions from the initial concept stage to production and delivery.Showdown Displays, is one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Headquartered in Brooklyn Center, MN. With over 650 employees worldwide, Showdown Displays is a multi-million-dollar global manufacturer of visual communication, event and promotional display merchandise, with three state-of-the-art printing/manufacturing facilities and 15 regional distribution centers. We serve the Promotional Product, Exhibit Display, Sign and Printing industries through Showdown Displays. This product line is sold exclusively through qualified industry distributors and resellers. In Europe, Showdown Displays manufactures, sells and distributes its products with locations in the Netherlands and Czech Republic.VISION To be the leading global provider of visual communication products and solutions.MISSION “Great Products. Legendary Customer Experiences.”CORE VALUES Passion for Excellence We are high achievers, focused on profitable growth. Accountability We own what we do. Respect We value each individual and demonstrate it in our actions and words. Innovation We celebrate creativity and take initiative.

Education

• Michigan State University

  M.S., Advertising

  1984 — 1987

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

Skills

• Account Management
• Promotional Products
• Marketing Strategy
• Market Planning
• Corporate Gifts
• Social Media Marketing
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Team Building
• Email Marketing
• B2b
• Direct Marketing
• Apparel
• Trade Shows
• Sales
• Advertising
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Marketing