Michael Rider

About Michael Rider

Senior sales executive and business leader within the equipment manufacturing space. My…

Experience

1. CEO Sales & Project Manager

   Qc Material Handling Equipment

   Jan 2008 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Built and scaled the company from inception into a national operation with industry-leading retention rate. Oversee sales and installation of high-value capital equipment for the food manufacturing industry (conveyor, pallet racks, mezzanines, hoisting / lifting equipment, safety solutions, automation), supervising a team of eight.Manage a customer base of large manufacturers requiring outfitting of multiple facilities in North America. Work with client teams through order processing, logistics, and project management. Lead teams of subcontractors and vendors on multi-phase installation projects with million-dollar scope. Own operational functions of the business including sales, invoicing, purchasing, hiring, training, and supplier management.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  BA

  1994 — 1999

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's Degree

  1994 — 1999

• Centerville High School

  College Prep

  1986 — 1990

Skills

• Negotiation
• Logistics
• Forecasting
• Recruiting
• Customer Satisfaction
• Crm
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Sales Operations
• Strategic Partnerships
• Public Speaking
• Sales Presentations
• Direct Marketing
• Direct Sales
• Selling
• Target Marketing
• Account Planning
• Account Management
• Sales Process
• Training
• Mergers
• P&L Management
• Business Development
• Defense Contracting
• Sales Management
• Software Industry
• Salesforce.com
• Strategy
• B2b
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• New Business Development
• Sales
• Team Building
• Global Operations
• Material Handling
• Consumer Lending
• Product Marketing
• Solution Selling
• Strategic Planning