mike contreras

east north central regional sales manager

About

Marketing Sales Professional in the Promotional Products Industry. Previous experience and background in Insurance and Staffing industries. Creative selling and promoting products is what I do best. Helping to tie in ideas and concepts while having fun in the process and helping people make money all at the same time. I also teach and mentor those looking to learn the most effective martial art in the world...Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! If I'm not catching you on the mats, I'll catch you in your office. Now go and have the best day you can!

Country

united states

City

columbus

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

trade shows, account management, b2b, marketing strategy, corporate gifts, sales presentations, advertising, new business development, sales, direct sales, marketing, sales process, national accounts, cold calling, brand awareness, product marketing, sales management, key account management, financial reporting, key account development

Experience

senior account manager

evans manufacturing, inc

2013-2 - 2015-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Manage and maintain a 7 state territory while educating clients on new and creative ideas by using over 500 different product types within our line. Health Care, Household, Tech, Drinkware, Writing Instruments and much more. Helping to grow a high potential territory in OH and it's surrounding states.

owner and head instructor

puro jiu-jitsu academy

2010-12 - 2012-7 · 1 yr 8 mos

* Martial Arts Studio focusing on the art of Brazilian/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Kids Core Training and Adult Core training as well! * self defense * grappling (gi and no-gi) * control * street effectiveness * technique * weight management * dealing with Bullies ('bully-itis') * way better than video games and much more... * If you are interested in changing your life learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu somewhere near you!

national sales manager

perfect promotional products

2000-1 - 2009-9 · 9 yrs 9 mos

Selling budget friendly promotional items like stress relievers, luggage tags, sports bottles, mouse pads and other plastics. Planned and managed all trade shows for the company from national shows to regional. Made the largest impact by growing a territory of over 12 states by 8% up to 42% per quarter for 8 consecutive years in a row. Through creative selling ideas with a range of over 400 products was able to demonstrate high value to my customers.

regional sales executive

benchmark industries

2000-6 - 2002-10 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Manager of Midwest region based in Chicago, IL. Educating dristributors on new products in order to help create brand awareness to their customers whether they are established or new. Sellings products that are used for promoting new products or concepts along with tradeshow give aways to make an impact. Selling premium promotional items like crystal, clocks and desk accessories.

east north central regional sales manager

ets express, inc.

2015-2 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

ETS Express (asi 51197) is the promotional product industry's premier source for quality, innovative drinkware. Based in Southern California, this family-owned company is unique among the promotional products industry because of its dedication to one, single product category... drinkware. It is that exclusive focus that has allowed ETS Express to develop superior screen printing methods that compliment their extremely fashion-forward line of products.Their exceptional employees are the key to success in providing top notch service to their customers. Recent awards include Distributor Choice Awards, a Supplier Excellent Award from Promotional Marketing and a Supplier Star from PPAI. They stand on a mission to establish long-term relationships based on mutual respect and cooperation.