Ryan Braun
Summary
Skilled account management professional with proven track record in fostering client relationships, driving revenue growth, and managing complex accounts. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering results. Expertise includes strategic planning, client communication, and problem-solving. Highly reliable and flexible in meeting changing business needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Ag Account Manager
PrairieCoast Equipment
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for managing key accounts within AOR
- Developed sustainable account list in first year of employment
- Annual sales exceeding $4M in year 1, $6M in year 2, $8M in year 3
- Main contact for equipment optimization within organization
- Team leader in technology sales within organization
- Completed 2 competitive conversions within first 6 months
Regional Sales Manager
Cervus Equipment
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Top Regional Sales Manager in the company 2018
- Managed relationship with key account customers, assisted salesman in managing relationships with B and C customers
- Responsible for managing all aspects of sales department including achieving top line sales revenue, margin goals, and expense budgeting
- Responsible for annual sales of $120 million in new & used equipment
- Liaison with service and parts department to ensure sales department interests were achieved
- Managed a 13-person sales team across two locations
- Completed, and retained 4 major competitive conversions
Canadian Sales Manager
OPI Systems Canada
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Redesigned the company's distribution model, removing the main distributor and utilized a dealer direct method
- Maintained Canadian sales at a 40% increase year over year
- Planned and coordinated the company's first advertising and radio campaign
- Supported dealers in their daily events at all Canadian farm shows
- Manage relationship between dealers and OPI systems
Product Specialist - Combines / Sprayer Sales Manager
Case IH
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Traveled western Canada as a company representative assisting dealer with all aspect of pricing, sales, and delivery of Patriot sprayers
- Traveled western Canada as a company representative assisting dealer with all aspects of combine operation and training
- Assisted dealership salesman with product selection and proper ordering of customer and stock units
- Participated in daily events at all western Canadian farm shows
- Spoke at and assisted in organization of over 40 customer training clinics every summer
- Worked with Case IH engineering and test technicians to evaluate future product improvements and prototype performance
- Worked with Case IH marketing team to develop marketing programs and release of new products
Research Technician
Syngenta Seeds
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Scouted fields and observed pressure levels of disease, insect, and weed pests
- Assisted in product selection and application method to control pests
- Coordinated a timely pesticide application with irrigation, pollination, sampling, and other field staff
- Maintained WPS and CNS information
- Member of Syngenta Hawaii Safety Committee 2008
- Obtained private and commercial pesticide applicators license
- Conducted WPS training for entire research station
Education
Associates Degree - Agriculture
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB01.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- PowerPoint
- Business Computer applications
- CRM Expertise
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel - Have traveled South East Asia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Canada
- Spent time working in Australia, Midwest USA and Hawaii
- Mountain Biking, Skiing, Hockey
- Raising a healthy family
Training
- Karass Effective Negotiating, 2012, 2013, 2019
- Decision Mojo - Creative Decisions Making, 2013
Timeline
Ag Account Manager
PrairieCoast Equipment
04.2021 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
Cervus Equipment
08.2015 - 07.2020
Canadian Sales Manager
OPI Systems Canada
08.2014 - 08.2015
Product Specialist - Combines / Sprayer Sales Manager
Case IH
04.2010 - 08.2014
Research Technician
Syngenta Seeds
01.2007 - 03.2010
Associates Degree - Agriculture
University of Manitoba
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