T.J. Cline

Experience

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  ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Copper and Brass Sales Division

  Jun 1994 - Apr 2002

  Excellent communicator who listens to customers needs and wants and eliminates barriers to fulfill customers needs. Built sales territory base during 4 years of coverage, providing solutions to material problems and pricing concerns. Introduced new products and solutions to customers challenges. Strengthened relationships with customers by building trust and offering solutions. Most important focus was for customers to improve process, production, and profitability Sales professional fielding calls from customers and co-workers. Solutions oriented inside sales professional and team leader of red metal coil product team. Grew sales and tons sold each year. Worked with customers to solve their material supply problems and implemented solutions to insure on-time delivery and quality mateial

  • Outside Sales Representative

    Jan 1998 - Apr 2002

  • Inside Sales Representative

    Jun 1994 - Dec 1997
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  Alro Steel Corporation

  May 2002 - Jun 2008

  Inside/Outside Sales

  Lead inside sales team in non ferrous quoting and product knowledge. Provide market analysis to give accurate and competitive feedback to customers. Implement inventory control parameters to purchasing to ensure proper inventory levels. Provide cost analysis to customers to ensure total lowest cost strategy. Remove barriers to securing orders. Build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal team members to enhance the customers experience with Alro.

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  Alcan International Network

  Sept 2008 - May 2010

  Product Manager of Stainless Steel and Copper Products

  Built stainless steel and red metal product lines. Link overseas metal producers with domestic customers looking for low cost high quality steel providers. Used International business skills to communicate effectively with global suppliers. Listened to customers to discover needs and opportunities. Worked with suppliers to solve supply chain management issues and provide excellent customer service. Provided inventory management solutions to improve customers profitability and productivity.

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  Alro Steel Corporation

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2018

  To develop relationships with new and existing accounts, developing trust with customers and working in their best interests. I am responsible for leading relationships and developing target areas of growth. Results oriented leader of Buyout group and Tool Steels and Alloys. Providing prompt responses to customers and co-workers. Excellent communicator. Improving relationships with key suppliers and finding new suppliers to provide products and services.

  • Key Account Manager

    Jun 2002 - Apr 2018

  • Purchasing Agent

    Nov 2010 - Jun 2014
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  Central Steel & Wire Co.

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Territory Sales Manager

  Build customer relationships, develop cost savings studies for customers, introduce solutions to manufacturing or material problems.

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  Alro Steel Corporation

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2022

  Develop relationships and trust with customers, introducing new products and services to improve total cost, throughput and quality. An effective listener, offering suggestions and solutions to manufacturing problems.

  • General Manager - Training

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Territory Manager

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Warehouse Operations Manager - Training

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
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  G&W Display Fixtures, Inc

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  Business Analyst
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  Contractors Steel Company, powered by UPG

  Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  Territory Sales Manager