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REX AUSTIN

Atlanta

Summary

Experienced sales professional with a proven track record of generating revenue across various industries, including broadcast production, commercial AV, DAS, life safety, telecommunications, and design construction. Seeks an opportunity to leverage a strong skill set, exceptional aptitude, and effective communication skills in a forward-thinking company. Committed to driving growth and delivering exceptional results in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Consultant

Nawkaw, Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Specification and sales of mineral and acrylic pigmented staining solutions for vertical concrete and masonry substrates to the architectural, general contracting, brick manufacturing, restoration communities.

  • Growth of $455k in Georgia & Florida markets in first 6 months.
  • Conducted 29 AIA Courses in first 6 months.
  • 5 Large long view basis of design specifications in first 6 months.

Southeast Regional VP Sales

Windy City Wire
01.2020 - 04.2023

Specification and sales of wire & cable products across the broadcast, commercial audio video, DAS life safety, security, temperature control and telecommunications markets.

  • Consistent growth across 5 states of 22+% year over year on average.
  • Managed total market of $6.2 million dollars.
  • Worked closely with inside sales team to generate new business and expand customer base.
  • Worked closely on specification side with enginnering firms and architects.

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

West Penn Wire, BDC
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Technical specification and sales of commercial AV, life safety and telecomm cabling products
  • Managed over $4.5 million in sales across 6 states.

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

General Cable Corporation
01.2011 - 10.2015
  • Technical specification and sales of broadcast production and commercial AV cabling Products (Gepco Brand) Managed $2 million in sales.

Architectural Consultant

Stonhard
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Technical recommendation, specification and sales to the architectural and general contracting community of resinous flooring, wall and lining systems for the healthcare, commercial building and industrial manufacturing markets.

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Belden, Inc
07.2001 - 01.2008
  • Technical specification and sales of cabling products to support the broadcast, Telecommunications, and industrial markets
  • President’s club achievement

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Siemon Company
07.1999 - 07.2001
  • Technical specification and sales of structured cabling connectivity products into the installer base
  • Managed $2 million business.

Sales Engineer

Accu-Tech Corporation
03.1992 - 06.1997
  • Sales or wire & cable, networking products and peripheral hardware in the telecommunications industry.
  • President's Club 5x.
  • 2nd in sales 1996 company wide.

Boatswain’s Mate, United States Coast Guard
03.1987 - 03.1989
  • Sea going drug interdiction and search and rescue operations 7th district; Honorable discharge 1989.

Education

B.S - Business Communications, Psychology

Kennesaw State University

Skills

  • Consistent Revenue producer
  • Exceptional relationship builder
  • Trained extensively in broad based selling principles
  • Regional and national account experience
  • Proficient in management of all CRM related platforms relevant to sales pipelines
  • Customer facing sales specialist
  • Detail Oriented process thinker

Timeline

Territory Sales Consultant

Nawkaw, Inc.
12.2023 - Current

Southeast Regional VP Sales

Windy City Wire
01.2020 - 04.2023

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

West Penn Wire, BDC
06.2016 - 01.2020

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

General Cable Corporation
01.2011 - 10.2015

Architectural Consultant

Stonhard
01.2008 - 01.2011

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Belden, Inc
07.2001 - 01.2008

Southeast Regional Sales Manager

Siemon Company
07.1999 - 07.2001

Sales Engineer

Accu-Tech Corporation
03.1992 - 06.1997

Boatswain’s Mate, United States Coast Guard
03.1987 - 03.1989

B.S - Business Communications, Psychology

Kennesaw State University
REX AUSTIN