Zachary Blanchette
Golden
Summary
To share my extensive experience and skills in providing quality service to all customers and employees, resulting in a positive company experience with sustainable business opportunities. I consistently demonstrate exemplary skills in communications, research and analytics, negotiations, and attention to detail.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Kimpex usa
Golden
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Led regional sales team to develop strategic sales plans.
- Collaborated with marketing to enhance product visibility in the market.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives on company products.
- Conducted regular sales meetings to align team goals and strategies.
- Developed training materials for ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Generated reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis detailing regional sales metrics such as revenue goals achieved or missed targets.
- Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services, and trends.
- Held weekly meetings with each representative to talk one-on-one, resolve issues and provide tailored training.
Regional Account Manager
Dealer Services International (DSI)
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Generated $1.3 million in gross sales in 2019 and 2020, exceeding goal by 15%
- Increased new customers by 25%
- Recognized as top Account Manager for sales and customer service
- Reduced customer concerns by 50%
- Strong sales and negotiation skills in a fast-pace decision making atmosphere.
- Review and interpret documents (safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, etc.)
- Fluent with ADP programming
- Manage existing accounts and create new opportunities for business growth.
- Provide continuous communication with customers, vendors and sales staff from beginning to completion of projects.
- Responsible for the recommendations, distribution, and sales of the company’s products and services
- Evaluate supplier products, negotiate contracts, review quality of products and workmanship
- Handle disputes in a timely fashion, facilitate billing questions, and provide customer satisfaction
- Build strong working relationships with vendors, customers, and coworkers
- Request and build quotes/bids
- Lead team training sessions and safety meetings.
Sales Associate
4WheelParts
Westminster
02.2009 - 01.2019
- Advise and educate customers about products
- Assist with installation of products purchased
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Deliver customer satisfaction
Technician
Big O Tires
Arvada
04.2008 - 02.2009
- Installation of tires and automotive parts
- Part-time sales associate
- Provided and monitored training for new employee
Construction
Old Time Restoration
Winchendon
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Restoration of historic buildings and churches
- Possesses knowledge to safely and effectively use building safety and maintenance tools
- Assess and perform repairs on a variety of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
Full-Service Technician
Larry’s Exxon
Westminster
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Full-service gas station attendant
- Performed oil changes and minor vehicle repairs
- Cashier and bookkeeper
Education
Gardner High School
Gardner, MASkills
- Sales strategy
- Market analysis
- Customer acquisition
- Negotiation techniques
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Time management
- Product knowledge
- Project management
- Effective multitasking
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle restoration
- Vehicle transport
- Work planning
- Automotive detailing
Training
- Talent acquisition training
- Store manager operations training
- ADP program training
- Microsoft software training
- OSHA safety management training
- Quote to close sales training
Accomplishments
- President’s Club, 4WheelParts sales exceeding $1,000,000, 2013
- President’s Club, 4WheelParts sales exceeding $1,000,000, 2012
- Sales exceeding $151,000 / labor over $18,000 in one month, 4WheelParts, 10/01/11
References
Maximillian Morrow, Assistant Manager, 4WheelParts, 303.668.3679
Additional References
Additional references are available on request.
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Kimpex usa
02.2023 - 11.2025
Regional Account Manager
Dealer Services International (DSI)
01.2019 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
4WheelParts
02.2009 - 01.2019
Technician
Big O Tires
04.2008 - 02.2009
Construction
Old Time Restoration
07.2007 - 03.2008
Full-Service Technician
Larry’s Exxon
06.2005 - 06.2007
Gardner High School