Accomplished new business development leader with a work history of exceeding performance goals.

  Expert knowledge selling fire protection equipment, including fire alarms and sprinklers and special hazards applications.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, gaining the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders in person, over the telephone or via email.

  Proactively identified and resolved problems in real time using strong judgment and people skills.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Special Hazards Manager, Koetter Fire Protection 2002-2015

  Sold foam and clean agents for this full-service, specialty fire protection systems contractor.

  Demonstrated knowledge of portable and fixed system fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, engineered fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and fire detection and control products and systems.

  Supported personnel in six branch offices across Texas with providing service to clientele for their foam and clean agent needs.

* Also been an Industrial Fire Instructor, Texas A&M Engineering (TEEX); the past 20 years

Regional Sales Manager, Ansul, Inc. 1992-2002

  Consistently generated up to $3 million in sales by focusing on regional foam and engineering systems.

  Maintained knowledge of a full line of special hazard fire protection products, including fire extinguishers and hand line units.

  Displayed stellar oral presentation skills in collaboration with specifying engineers to educate key stakeholders about fire equipment.

  Provided valuable, hands-on support to a distributor network.

Acquisition Team Member, FireMaster 1990-1991

Sales Manager, Fire Protection Technologies 1980-1990

Fire Equipment Sales, Smith Protective Services 1976-1979 

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Business Management, Texas Tech University

Studied Fire Protection Technology, Tarrant County College 

  National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certified

  NICET Special Hazards and Fire Alarm Certified

  Certified National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Exterior Fire Fighter

  Certified NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Fighter

  Certified Pro Board Skills Evaluator

  Certified Skill Evaluator

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an accomplished new business development leader with a work history of exceeding performance goals. I possess expert knowledge selling fire protection equipment, including fire alarms and sprinklers and special hazards applications. In this capacity, I boast stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills, gaining the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders in person, over the telephone or via email. I ve also proactively identified and resolved problems in real time using strong judgment and people skills. Among my unique qualifications and achievements:

  Consistently generated up to $3 million in sales by focusing on regional foam and engineering systems.

  Maintained knowledge of a full line of special hazard fire protection products, including fire extinguishers and hand line units.

  Sold foam and clean agents for a full-service, specialty fire protection systems contractor.

  Demonstrated knowledge of portable and fixed system fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, engineered fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and fire detection and control products and systems.

  Performed as a Industrial Fire Instructor at Texas A&M Engineering (TEEX) the past 20 years.

  Displayed stellar oral presentation skills in collaboration with specifying engineers to educate key stakeholders about fire equipment.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

817-371-3473