Blaze Wielebinski
2358 Belmont Turnpike
Summary
Dynamic Area General Manager with a proven track record, skilled in sales development and effective leadership. Successfully expanded market presence and optimized operational efficiency, achieving significant sales growth. Known for motivating teams and leveraging analytical problem-solving to drive results in the building supply sector.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Area General Manager
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
05.2018 - Current
- Oversee a 30 million dollar building supply company with multiple locations.
- Facilitated regular performance reviews to assess employee strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for growth or improvement, leading to increased job satisfaction levels across the organization.
- Increased overall sales performance by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Responsible for all hiring and firing of employees.
- Analyze competitor strengths and weaknesses.
- Manage a 4 million dollar sales territory.
Market Manager
84 Lumber Company
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for leading and coaching a team of 12 sales representatives, ensuring they achieve their individual and overall sales targets.
- Actively built and maintained relationships with builders and contractors fostering a strong connection between 84 Lumber and the local construction industry.
- Possessed a deep understanding of the local market, including trends, competitors, and customer needs.
- Focused on personal contractor sales accounts.
Operations Manager
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed a personal 3 million dollar sales territory.
Outside Sales Representative
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
10.2008 - 01.2015
- Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
Sales Manager
Holt Lumber Company
09.2000 - 09.2008
- Developed relationships with major accounts that led to sharp increase in sales.
- Responsible for training, monitoring, and developing the contractor sales department.
- Buyer for Andersen windows, siding, molding, doors, and trex decking.
- Negotiated supplier discounts.
- Maintained key builder accounts.
Education
Business Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PASkills
- Experienced LBM professional
- Effective leadership abilities
- Experienced in sales development and managing a territory
- Vast understanding of the new construction and remodeling industry
- Proven track record in motivating teams
- Comprehensive expertise in the building supply sector
- Superior product knowledge including lumber, engineered lumber, trusses, windows, doors, siding, roofing, and kitchens
- Ability to read and extract material takeoffs from blueprints
Timeline
Area General Manager
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
05.2018 - Current
Market Manager
84 Lumber Company
02.2017 - 05.2018
Operations Manager
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
01.2015 - 02.2017
Outside Sales Representative
Dirlam Brothers Lumber Company
10.2008 - 01.2015
Sales Manager
Holt Lumber Company
09.2000 - 09.2008
Business Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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