Bjorn Zimba
Minneapolis
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with expertise in strategic planning, team collaboration, and operations management. Proven ability to drive business growth and develop talent, achieving sales goals and optimizing inventory management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Polymershapes LLC
07.2005 - Current
- Responsible for the entire strategic business plan, sales goals, financial decisions, inventory management, warehouse operations, personnel management, and more.
- Manage full P&L and local forecasting responsibility.
- Establish team sales goals and objectives, measure performance, provide feedback, and develop talent.
- Establish pricing strategy and local stock management strategies to meet market needs and grow the business.
- Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset & demonstrate excellent visionary leadership
Outside Sales Representative
Polymershapes LLC
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Proactively develop customer and supplier relationships.
- Collaborate with Inside Sales Reps to drive new business growth throughout territory.
- Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
- Identify customer’s buying trends and strategize a plan to further meet their needs.
- Thoroughly understand our value-proposition to meet client needs
Inside Sales Representative
Polymershapes LLC
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, loyalty, and retention through exceptional sales and service.
- Generate quotes, process orders, and follow-up with customers after orders close to ensure utmost satisfaction.
- Place outbound calls to new and existing accounts identifying opportunities, decision maker(s), and related customer service needs.
- Work in concert with the outside sales force to proactively increase market share.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Augsburg University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
Timeline
General Manager
Polymershapes LLC
07.2005 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Polymershapes LLC
09.2003 - 06.2005
Inside Sales Representative
Polymershapes LLC
08.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Augsburg University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Century College