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Braxton-Bragg Expands Outside Sales Presence in West Coast, Pacific Northwest and Central U.S.
Real World Animal Control
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Earlier this year, fed-up farm- ers in the city of Agra herded a group of stray cows into a gov- ernment school building, forc- ing school children to attend class outdoors, in an attempt to focus government attention on this growing problem.
Surendera Narain Pandey, a farmer, said that he used to sell an old cow for up to 10,000 ru- pees ($140), using the proceeds to buy a milk-yielding one that costs five times more.
“The situation has changed. We cannot afford to feed an un- productive cow, now,” he said.
Just goes to show that one man’s sacred cow really is an- other man’s beef...
Bill Hickey, Braxton-Bragg Outside Sales Manager for Central U.S.
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“Outside sales is once again a big focus for us, and the West Coast is a region where we see additional opportunity, so we are blessed to have Joe join our team.”
Torres showed his level of com- mitment to a former company when five veteran sales staff left their territories and moved to a competitor. Torres and a co- worker managed to cover five territories and work seven days a week to make sure their customers were not negatively affected.
Torres manages the 10 western states, with an immediate focus on key accounts throughout the terri- tory, and general coverage of the Southern California area.
Jackie Hoffman has joined Braxton-Bragg as Pacific Northwest sales consultant, cov- ering Oregon and Washington. Hoffman has enjoyed a very
successful sales career in the stone industry. Since 2007, she has worked with GranQuartz, Western Tool, and Steve’s Polishing Pro.
Her past sales growth includes increasing monthly revenue 440%, improving client retention exponentially, and expanding ac- count base from 175 to more than 750 qualified revenue generating clients.
“Jackie is a goal-driven sales consultant with demonstrated success building lasting relation- ships with customers, who will make a big impact on our bottom line.” said Jeff Dykstra, Braxton- Bragg vice president of sales & marketing.
The company has refocused and streamlined some executive positions.
Bill Hickey is now focusing on outside sales for the central United States, 18 states from Louisiana to Minnesota. Hickey has been with Braxton-Bragg for 14 years, serving in the roles of inside sales consultant, regional sales for Tennessee, Kentucky & Indiana, sales director, vice president of sales, and vice president of busi- ness development.
“Our service levels have al- ways been world class, but this increased outside sales effort will
provide an even better customer experience,” said Hickey. “Our objective is to be face-to-face with our customers, and to let them know we are here to help them in all facets of their opera- tion, 24 hours per day, seven days a week.”
For 25 years Braxton-Bragg’s philosophy has been to offer exceptional products and first- class service to its partners in the stone, tile and concrete in- dustries. For more info, visit braxton-bragg.com and facebook. com/braxtonbraggllc.
Jackie, Hofman, Pacific Northwest Sales Consultant for Braxton-Bragg
Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.”
–Jack Canfield