Jim Olender, LEED AP

Experience

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  Southwestern Company

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1983

  Sales

  Direct sales during college summer months. Responsible for personal and team motivation to achieve personal goals. 80 hours/week knocking on doors to earn enough to cover majority of college expenses.

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  MW Manufacturers

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1999

  Salesman

  Responsible for creating and establishing MW Windows’ New England region. Successfully established and developed multiple accounts with independent lumber dealers resulting in the placement of a regional distribution center with sales of $10 million. Identified prospects, trained customers and new MW personnel, serviced product and introduced new products, with long-term growth as focus. Multiple “Top Gun” award winner for achieving highest sales growth in targeted areas.

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  Armstrong World Industries

  Jan 1984 - Sept 1986

  Marketing Representative

  Responsible for sales and service for two distributor locations, establishment and training of key dealers, and assisting architects in writing specifications for commercial projects.

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  A.W. Hastings & Co. - A Leading Distributor of the Marvin Family Of Brands

  Nov 1999 - Sept 2015

  Hired, trained and managed Architectural Representatives to strengthen relationships and grow market share within the architectural community. Also worked with a field team of Product & Services Consultants who represent the Marvin Family of Products to the retail network, building professionals and consumers. Develop and foster relationship and sales growth among non-residential and multi-family market sectors - including private schools, historic buildings, and institutions. Work with Owners, Construction Managers and Architects to achieve their project and budget goal by providing solution options and recommendations. Worked primarily with residential design community building new relationships and providing solution and budget assistance.

  • Architectural Territory Manager

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Commercial Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Architectural Products & Services Consultant

    Nov 1999 - Dec 2011
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  Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2022

  Architectural Sales Representative

  Architectural representative and business developer for North America's leading manufacturer of custom wood windows & doors and thermally broken steel windows & doors. We specialize in supplying architecturally designed luxury residential projects and landmark historical replacement projects of varying scope & complexity in both wood and steel. Hired to develop and expand relationships in the Greater Boston and Washington, DC markets.

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  JB Sash & Door

  Mar 2022 - now

  Business Development and Architectural Sales

  Experience, Customer Service and Flexibility are the hallmarks of JB Sash. We have been leaders in the window and door business for 80 years.Our professional staff is highly knowledgeable and trained to help you find the right products for any project. We offer an extensive range of services including shop drawings, custom carpentry, delivery and installation.In addition to an onsite manufacturing facility and warehouse, our convenient Chelsea location features a beautiful showroom which is open to the public.No matter what you’re looking for, JB Sash can either order it or make it… to your specifications. Show less