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Lori Morgan

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Summary

Proven leader at Chatham Steel, adept in leveraging product and market knowledge alongside exceptional relationship-building skills to drive significant business growth. Excelled in expanding market share and fostering long-term partnerships, achieving multi-million dollar contracts while promoting team excellence and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a keen understanding of sales strategies and customer needs.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Processing Sales

Chatham Steel
04.2023 - 05.2024

Achieved company goals by selling jobs and optimizing the use of in-house and inter-company assets such as plasma cutting equipment, saws, press brakes, laser machines, and angle/beamlines


Division Manager

Chatham Steel
05.2017 - 03.2023
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to reduce overtime, debits/credits, dead inventory and transportation costs
  • Expanded division capabilities by identifying growth opportunities to gain market share through partnerships with customers and vendors
  • Built relationships with customers to establish long-term business growth.
  • Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving employees to fill leadership positions

Sales Manager

Chatham Steel
01.2011 - 05.2017


  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to adapt sales strategies and maintain competitive advantage.


Processing Sales Manager

Chatham Steel
06.2003 - 01.2010
  • Increased market share with strategic business development efforts, expanding into untapped markets such as Nuclear Power Plants and port/crane renovations and/or relocations along the east coast, Texas, Bahamas and Puerto rico
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Inside Sales Representative

Chatham Steel
06.1998 - 06.2003
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong relationships with clients and providing insightful product recommendations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School
Lilburn, GA
06.1988

Skills

  • Product and market knowledge
  • Sales and vendor knowledge
  • Equipment knowledge
  • Margin opportunity knowledge
  • Customer knowledge
  • Operations knowledge
  • Safety knowledge

Timeline

Processing Sales

Chatham Steel
04.2023 - 05.2024

Division Manager

Chatham Steel
05.2017 - 03.2023

Sales Manager

Chatham Steel
01.2011 - 05.2017

Processing Sales Manager

Chatham Steel
06.2003 - 01.2010

Inside Sales Representative

Chatham Steel
06.1998 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School
Lori Morgan