Doug Coleman

Experience

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  Grainger

  Oct 1998 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for strategic commercial account coverage of existing clients, new business development, profitable revenue growth and employee development. Direct leadership of 11 Account Managers and a sales support staff. The district generated annual sales revenue growth across the markets of Kansas City, Topeka, Manhattan and St Joseph covering a diverse customer base including: light/heavy manufacturing, healthcare, rail, hospitality, property management and contractor segments. Responsible for on-site service engagements (KeepStock)across 4 states (Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska). Responsible for operational execution, service, business development, profit\loss as well as the leadership and growth of employees aligned to the geographic area. During this timeframe I managed two branches for Grainger. 2005-2007 (O'Fallon, MO) 2007-2010 (St Louis, MO). Responsible and accountable for sales growth (covered and uncovered customers), business development, customer service, expense management, inventory, community engagement and talent management relating to the branch trade zones.

  • District Sales Manager

    Jul 2012 - Jan 2017

  • Area Services Manager

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Branch Manager

    Oct 2005 - Aug 2010

  • Customer Service Manager

    Dec 2003 - Oct 2005

  • Sales Representative/Cust Service/Warehouse Ops

    Oct 1998 - Dec 2003
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  BlueLinx Corporation

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  Area General Manager/Director

  Full P&L Management of a sales/operations area in the midwest including Kansas City, St Louis, Omaha/Lincoln and Wichita for a national two step building materials distributor.

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  Polymershapes

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  General Manager
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  GT Midwest

  Dec 2020 - now

  Divisional General Manager