Ken Whittier

Ken Whittier

Principal, Independent Sales Agency

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sales Manager at Optimum Building Systems,Inc.

  • Education

    • Tufts University

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball and Football, Delta Upsilon

    • St. John's Prep

      1980 - 1983
      College Preparatory 12

      Activities and Societies: Athletic Hall of Fame - Baseball/Football

  • Experience

    • Singiser~Whittier Associates

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2005
      Principal, Independent Sales Agency

      Independent sales representative in the sporting goods, active fashion, and leisure footwear/apparel industries. Responsible for accurate forecasting of future business, marketing/promotions at the "grassroots" level, and the successful execution of manufacturers' sales programs to an account base of 100+ accounts. Lines represented: Warrior Lacrosse, Cascade Helmets, Diadora, Pear Sox,

    • Adidas

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
      Key Account Sales Representative

      Managed the sales of Adidas Hardgoods and Accessories to Olympia Sports, City Sports, and several other key independent sporting goods retailers in New England.

    • The Wolf Organization

      Jun 2013 - Jan 2019
      Sales Consultant

      Responsible for the sales of WOLF branded products, and other product lines distributed by WOLF Organization, Inc. in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Poducts include: WOLF Decking, WOLF Rail, WOLF PVC Trim, WOLF Portrait Siding, Boral TruExterior Trim and Siding, Westbury Rail and Fiberon Decking

    • Cameron Ashley Building Products

      Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
      Territory Sales Manager

      Responsible for the sales of four major categories: roofing, siding, insulation, and decking in NH and MA. Manufacturers include CertainTeed, TAMKO, Royal Siding, Knauf, and Deckorators(UFP Industries. Work closely with manufacturers' representatives to execute sales plans, prospect for new customers, and train dealrs' sales staff on product knowledge and installation.

    • Optimum Building Systems Inc

      Dec 2020 - now
      Sales Manager

      Recruited as an integral contributor to develop a new business, All Clad Panel Fabricators, LLC. Primary duties include developing and implementing a sales strategy, creating sales materials, identifying prospective customers, presenting product features and benefits, and succesfully executing profitable sales goals.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 30

      ClickSafety
      Aug 2021