Nolan Burgess
Clarksville
Summary
Results-oriented B2B Sales Professional specializing in contractor and builder relationships. Expertise in consultative selling and account growth, with a focus on converting competitor business through strategic pricing and jobsite engagement. Committed to driving repeat business and influencing product decisions in competitive markets. Seeking to apply solution based skills in a growth focused role with Schneider Electric.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
Clarksville
02.2025 - Current
- Manage daily operations, ensuring store functionality and a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Achieve sales goals through consultative selling, job site visits, and strategic pricing adjustments for regular customers.
- Collaborate daily with outside sales reps to grow new accounts and convert competitor accounts, enhancing overall sales reach.
- Develop strong B2B relationships with home builders, painting contractors, and general contractors.
- Create a positive learning environment for my coworkers, ensuring their goals are met inside and out of the workplace.
Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Quickly adapted to a fast-paced management role, mastering store operations and exceeding performance expectations.
- Trained team members on recently acquired skills and processes, ensuring knowledge transfer.
- Enhanced product knowledge through collaboration with peers, customer interactions, and research.
- Cultivated relationships with contractors to understand their supplier priorities.
Management Trainee
Sherwin-Williams
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Gained valuable experience in store operations, manager and assistant manager duties, sales representative roles, and product knowledge.
Chapter President
Kappa Sigma
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Achieved record-breaking rush of 57 new members and raised over $20,000 for philanthropy, resulting in recognition as top 10% of all Kappa Sigma Chapters.
- Led chapter of 75 brothers, developing innovative strategies that resulted in national and campus awards.
- Managed recruitment processes to attract new members effectively.
- Coordinated community service events to promote philanthropy and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business and Exercise Science
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Account Development
- Inventory management
- Sales strategy
- B2B relationship management
- Customer Engagement
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
Awards
Eagle Scout, Fraternity and Sorority Legacy Award, Founders' Award of Chapter Excellence
Timeline
Onboarding Store Manager
Sherwin-Williams
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Sherwin-Williams
02.2024 - 02.2025
Management Trainee
Sherwin-Williams
12.2023 - 02.2024
Chapter President
Kappa Sigma
11.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business and Exercise Science
Tennessee Tech University