Richard Skogfeldt

Experience

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  Ametek/Panalarm

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1995

  Product Manager

  Responsible for new and large sales to new accounts such as; NASA, BART, CTA, Johnson Controls.Introduced and directed new quality controls that improve delivery times by 95% and decreased defects to a low 7%, a program critical to future competitiveness.As the Market Specialist at Ametek/Panalarm developed the international and government contract department.

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  Sierra Monitor Corp

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  Regional Sales Manager

  I was successful in securing several major OEM accounts such as, Delta, Johnson Controls, and Air Liquide. I Increased sales from 0.5 million to 1.8 million during the past 5 years for Sierra Monitor.As Regional Sales Manager for Sierra Monitor identified and developed private label accounts.

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  Illinois Instruments, Inc

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  National Sales Manager

  An industrial and laboratory gas analyzer manufacturer National Sales Manager 2002-2003Created more efficient administrative systems, which ensured tight control over cost provided for equitable sales compensation and positive gains in customer, employee, and sales distributor satisfaction. Restructured ineffective sale force into a highly productive and motivated team. Oversaw all aspects of sales marketing budget and developed corporate sales and marketing campaign

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  Arlington Inspection, LLC

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Director

  A commercial and residential building consulting companyDirector 2003-2007Grew company business from local commercial market to a mid-west market.

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  Chino Works America Inc

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

  National Sales Manager

  for the leading Japanese manufacturer of industrial infrared sensors, controllers, and moisture analyzers.National Sales Manager 2007-2010Lead sales organization in achieving 100% of sales goals in a flat industryEstablished new markets for existing products and led the development of new product lines for new markets.Developed sales target and lead-generation systemsCreated business and marketing strategies and indentifying new business opportunities that successfully open new markets.Development and implement sales and financial forecasting systems and sales data base.Aggressively built and trained representative sales channel for North America. Show less

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  Mettler Toledo

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2013

  Product Manager

  Market Specialist for North America.Working with TDL gas analyzers for industrial process control.

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  Williamson Corporation

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  European Manager

  Business development for infrared technology in Europe. Responsible for sales channel, technical, sales, and marketing efforts. Developed strong, sustainable relationships with major accounts and distribution partners in over 20 countries.

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  Electroswitch Corp

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Regional Sales Manager

  Reorganized independent representative sales channel in Midwest resulting in improved account management.Negotiated new contracts with major accounts that resulted in increased margins.

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  Triumph Partners LLC

  May 2018 - now

  Consultant

  I am an accomplished sales executive with 20+ years experiance developing executing leading-edge sales and marketing strategies that have increased sales revenue and profitable. Triumph Partners is a sales strategy consultant for companies lacking sales management. We act as you part-time in house business partner.