A results driven professional with an extensive background in the Industrial Distribution and Automotive Aftermarket Industries. A proven leader, motivator, and coach who leads by example. Specialization: Market share growth, leadership development, competitive analysis, relationship building.

Branch Manager @ Grow business in our geography through a highly motivated team of professionals with a common goal to succeed. Responsible for all daily activities of the branch including sales growth, profit growth, expense control, customer service, operations and talent development. Provide unmatched and exceptional service to our customers by building long lasting relationships, providing solution based customer service & exceptional product knowledge. Achieved top honor awards in every year and recognized as one of the top branches in the company. From July 2010 to Present (5 years 4 months) Cleveland OhioAccount Representative @ Responsibility for sales growth in eastern territory. Develop long lasting relationships with customers and suppliers. Provide exceptional service, cost savings, product selection assistance to my accounts. Increased territory sales by over 270%. Achieved Presidents Club honors in every year from 1998 through 2010. From December 1997 to June 2010 (12 years 7 months) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaSales Manager @ Manage a national sales territory with 21 manufacturers’ Agents and 3 customer service representatives promoting all company tool and equipment products. Assist in the development of specialty tools and equipment to National Accounts, Mac Tools, Matco Tools, NAPA, Cornwell Tools, ATD, TEDA, and Independent T & E Warehouse Distribution. Developed and implemented a national marketing program for tool & equipment distribution, resulting in a 15% swing in brand sales and a 1.5% increase in gross profit. From 1995 to 1997 (2 years) Greenville, South Carolina AreaRegional Manager - NAPA Service Equipment @ Promote the NAPA Service Equipment product line in a 22 state region selling through 22 NAPA District Managers. An integral part in the development and implementation of national marketing programs for the Automotive Aftermarket, resulting in a 30% increase in sales. Programs include: comprehensive welding equipment & supplies, hydraulic lifting and electrical charging/starting equipment. Achieve the Summit Award 1994 and 1995, Supplier of the Year in 1994 and 1995, Quota Buster in 1994 and Rookie of the Year in 1993. From 1993 to 1995 (2 years) Greater St. Louis AreaDistrict Manager - NAPA Balkamp @ Direct sales of the NAPA Balkamp product line through 120 NAPA Auto Parts Stores and 2 NAPA Distribution Centers. Conducted sales, product knowledge and demonstration training for welding equipment, hydraulic lifting equipment, pneumatic tools, electronic testing and computer diagnostic equipment, application parts, performance parts & accessories and chemicals. Achieve Presidents Club honors in 1991, Manufacturer representative of the year in 1989 and 1991. Increase territory sales by more than 9% annually. From 1988 to 1993 (5 years) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaDistrict Operations Manager @ Manage 5 JR Pride Automotive Accessory Centers throughout Cleveland and Akron Ohio. Supervise the sales and installation of manual & electric sun roofs, ground effect systems, convertible tops, alarm systems, audio systems, cellular systems and tinting. Provide weekly P&L statements including inventory, service and parts sales and profit, and labor. From 1983 to 1988 (5 years) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Jim Scheiman is skilled in: Bearings, Sales, Motion Control, Material Handling, Pricing, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, Pneumatics, Industrial Control, Motors, Sales Management, Account Management, Power Transmission, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Variable Frequency..., Fluid Power, Industrial Distribution, Conveyors, Hydraulics, Automation, Valves, International Sales, Machining, Sales Process