Jonathan Araya

Experience

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  Ewing Irrigation Products

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2016

  Branch Manager

  -Cultivate relationships with current and potential customers.-Utilize sales skills to promote Ewing’s products, services and education programs.-Manage, train and inform 2-4 branch employees and perform regular staff evaluations.-Maintain oversight of branch operations, including inventory management, budgets, forecasting, compliance, marketing, merchandising and other general duties.-Grow store sales by proactive identifying prospects, cold calling or utilizing available marketing tools to generate new leads.-Interface with vendor representatives, regional management and home office staff.-Maintain a safe working environment and compliance with state/federal safety standards.-Uphold a friendly and professional attitude and be willing to try new and innovative ideas in order to remain one step ahead of the competition.-Host and execute business development events, including educational seminars and hands-on workshops, vendor product days, customer appreciation events, barbecues, etc.-Actively delegate the maintenance, cleanliness and organization of the branch and yard.-Conduct other duties as assigned by management. Show less

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  Chaparral Pavers and Landscape

  Mar 2016 - now

  Partner/Vice President

  Our Goal at Chaparral is simply to provide a tasteful and useable outdoor space for any budget!