Brent Swenson

Results-driven sales and management professional with 30+ years of experience across multiple industries. Known for exceeding company and customer expectations by adapting quickly to new challenges and responsibilities. Proven success in growing market share, increasing sales, and improving profitability. Effective in both self-directed and team-based environments, with a strong reputation across retail and wholesale communities.

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - FERGUSON - MARBLE FALLS, TX

(2022-03)

• Promoted from Branch Counter Sales to oversee a $4.5M annual client portfolio.
• Managed 60 commercial and residential accounts across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical segments.
• Secured 15 new customers, increasing annual sales by $1.13M, or 31.6%.

COUNTER SALES REPRESENTATIVE - FERGUSON - MARBLE FALLS, TX

(2013-10 - 2022-02)

• Managed $5.4M in annual counter sales and averaged 300 customer interactions per week.
• Improved the inventory management process for $2M in on-hand inventory, reducing shrink by 6.1%.
• As Branch Safety Champion, reduced workplace accidents to zero

ASSISTANT GROCERY MANAGER - LOWE'S SUPERMARKET - LLANO, TX

(2009-07 - 2013-09)

• Oversaw merchandising, customer service, grocery ordering, receiving, and stocking to support daily store operations.
• Hired, trained, and developed 21 direct reports.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO BRANDS - AUSTIN, TX

(1996-01 - 2009-06)

• Managed an eight-county Austin operation, overseeing 275 retail, 4 chain, and 3 wholesale accounts generating $7M in sales and 6% annual growth.
• Guided retailers on pricing, mix, promotions, and placement, driving 6% growth while executing trade plans and managing budgets within 0.05%.

BS - AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS - TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY