Mike Bennett

Background

About Mike Bennett

Regional Sales Manager for the Twin Cities and Brainerd area. Budget planning for sales growth and profitability emphasizing on key accounts and new customers. Running day to day operations in our South St. Paul Branch. Setting high expectations on our sales staff with positive results using an aggressive style to gain more marketshare in our region. Working closely with corporate to achieve their sales goals, generate new business, plan sales and marketing promotions to help achieve better results. Sales and marketing as an account representative specializing in the plumbing and HVAC industry. Negotiating buy programs with vendors, liaison to manufacturers, and commodity purchasing, sourcing and negotiations within the wholesale side of plumbing, HVAC, sewer, water and well and PVF. Over the past 40 years, I have gained valuable experience in sales, sourcing, management, marketing, project management, customer service, and other experiences that I utilize as a Commodity Purchasing Buyer. I have gained this experience with private and public wholesale, retail, educational, and manufacturing companies. I have experience in buying and sourcing a variety of categories including wholesale and retail plumbing, heating, sewer, water and well, hydronics, solar, printed materials, marketing services, waste removal, small package shipping, signage, sporting goods, and office supplies. I have lived and worked in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area all of my life. I am married with two children and we are raising two 80 lb. black labs rescued from the Lincoln County Humane Society in Kentucky. I am always looking for new opportunities in the job market, business adventures, networking and reconnecting with past and present friends, colleagues, and business aquaintances. Specialties: Over 40 years of experience in sales, negotiations, purchasing, and sourcing, and all levels of communications between vendor and end user of materials. Sales and Marketing on the wholesale side of the residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and pipe fabrications.