James Rush

District Sales Manager

Mishawaka, Indiana, United States

About

Experienced Business Development Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive and manufacturing industries. Highly skilled in cultivating relationships, contract negotiation, medical devices, technical sales, forecasting, and communication. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Lead by example and build teams through professionalism, dedication, attitude and desire. Bachelors of Science from the School of Technology and Industrial Management - Purdue University.

Experience

  • District Sales Manager at Carpenter Company
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

  • Business Development Specialist at The Tire Rack
    2006 - Aug 2020 · 14 yrs 8 mos

    Sales, Training, and Business Development. Product expertise in tires, wheels, braking, and suspension components for the wholesale and aftermarket retail segments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Focus on building long-term client relationships. Extensive travel is required in current role covering the 48 states. Provide cross functional product training for dealership employees and coaching for those underperforming. Word, Excel, AS400

  • New Car Sales Manager at Gurley Leep Automotive Family
    2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

    Audi New Car Sales Manager

  • Divisional Sales Representative at Steel Warehouse
    1999 - Jan 2002 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Sales representative of flat roll, slit, and cut to length products. Quad Cities Division. Negotiate long- term contracts and established pricing for part trials and product applications.

  • Sales Representative at National Steel Corporation
    1997 - 2002 · 5 yrs

    Sales, fulfillment and forecasting.