Ty West

About Ty West

My experience and solid relationships are my biggest strength. I am a proven performer and have the ability to get my team to follow me willingly. My background in all phases of commercial, residential, and design have given me the diversity that has been a great advantage for me.I understand the balance between increasing volume and keeping margin at a level the business makes sense. Specialties: Sales Management, Brand Marketing, Sales Training/Mentoring, flexibility for change.

Experience

1. Vice President Sales Usa Southwest, Northwest, Midwest, Mexico

   Kraus Flooring

   Mar 2010 — Present

   Responsible for all Sales and Marketing in the Western and MidWest States 22 states total.Responsible for Sales and Marketing for Mexico.Responsible for managing the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership Group representing over 200 locations in the US and Canada and CCA Global US.

Education

• Golden West College

  BS, business

  1974 — 1976

Skills

• Consultative Selling
• Business Strategy
• Account Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Merchandising
• Hiring
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Carpet
• Sales Operations
• Tiles
• Customer Service
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Key Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Product Development
• Problem Solving
• Promotions
• Pricing
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Coaching
• Flooring
• Excel
• National Accounts