Leadership & Team Development International Sales and Business Development Strategic Business Planning P&L Management National and Regional Account Management Marketing Planning and Execution Branding/Merchandising Expertise License/Contract/Price Negotiation Budgeting and Expense Control

Regional Sales Director @ Founded in 1952, Lawson Products is a North American leader in the maintenance hardware industry. We specialize in fastening systems, cutting tools, chemicals, abrasives, hydraulics and automotive products. Lawson Products team members are focused on our vision to be our customer’s first choice for solutions that improve their operating performance. Our sales reps make their customer’s job easier through reliable service and knowledge of their business. As a Lawson Products team member, you are part of a results driven, team-oriented environment that fosters progressive thinking with integrity to our core. Lawson Products offers the stability of an established organization, combined with the energy and heart of a start-up. We empower our team members to transform their thinking into results while living our values. Join Lawson Products and make an impact. We are currently hiring Sales Reps and I would be happy to connect with anyone interested in a career opportunity. You can inbox me or reach out to our Talent Acquisition Manager at Trista.jones@lawsonproducts.com or 773-304-5432. From November 2009 to Present (6 years 2 months) Senior Business Analyst @ From October 2009 to November 2009 (2 months) Director, Panel Products @ From February 2009 to July 2009 (6 months) Regional Sales Manager @ From April 2008 to February 2009 (11 months) Regional General Manager @ From August 2004 to January 2008 (3 years 6 months) Managing General Partner @ From February 2003 to August 2004 (1 year 7 months) VP-Sales & Marketing @ From August 1999 to February 2003 (3 years 7 months) VP-Sales & Customer Support @ From August 1992 to August 1999 (7 years 1 month)

BBA, General Business; Political Science @ Stephen F. Austin State University From 1987 to 1992 Jeff Wharton is skilled in: Sales Management, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, B2B, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Forecasting, New Business Development, Pricing, Marketing, Negotiation, Budgets