Richard Lyons

Background

About Richard Lyons

Results-driven Senior Operations / Sales Management and Branch Manager Professional, offering 25 years’ experience in the HVAC Industry with leadership roles managing multiple sites serving regional/national customers, including- Proven success in developing new business, opening facilities, turning around declining sales and exceeding sales goals; hire, train and retain top-performing inside/outside sales teams; recognized for ability to assess problem areas and reinvigorate sales teams for attainment of revenue/profit objectives - Highly adaptable to changing responsibilities aligned with corporate objectives; leadership role in training all levels of staff from sales to logistics to warehousing; employ solid business practices in inventory control and procurement aspects; well-versed in adherence to OSHA safety and compliance standards - Excellent communication & interpersonal skills in building relationships with executive team, managers, all levels of staff and customers; promote work culture that fosters delivery of superior customer service; technology skills in Word, Excel, SAP and Salesforce; quickly learn new systems and train others - Extensive knowledge and experience with multiple HVAC manufacturers/distributors for the sale of equipment, parts and associated components, including Rheem-Ruud, Coleman, York, Hussmann, Carrier, Heil/Tempstar, Goodman, Anthony Mfg, Hill Phoeniz and food service equipment technical support