Dan Loughlin

Dan Loughlin has extensive work experience in the power tool industry. Dan started their career as a Retail Sales Representative at Makita U.S.A., Inc., where they managed a territory of 40 retail locations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Dan conducted product demonstrations, built strong relationships with retail associates, and negotiated long-term agreements to increase product sales.

Dan then progressed to the role of District Sales Manager, where they oversaw the territory development and performance for the New England region. Dan successfully converted a national hardware retailer to the company's power tool products, leading to significant sales growth. Dan also engaged with retail accounts and used effective sales techniques to secure sales.

Following this, Dan became the Northeast Regional Sales Manager at Makita, managing a $65 million territory across 400 stores. Dan mentored and developed a team of 14, achieved yearly growth objectives, and conducted sales analysis to inform decision-making.

Later, Dan was promoted to the position of Northern Division Sales Manager, responsible for building sales strategies and managing a team of 30 sales representatives and managers. Dan achieved $90 million in annual sales, conducted product trainings, and implemented growth strategies.

In their most recent role at Makita, Dan served as the National Account Manager for the Northeast and Midwest regions. Dan acted as the strategic partnership lead for the power tool brand's national distribution relationship with White Cap, building long-term engagement strategies and increasing sales from $100,000 to $1 million over four years. Dan also developed and facilitated product trainings for sales representatives and internal teams.

Before joining Makita, Dan worked as an Outside Sales Representative at Buckeye International, a company specializing in industrial cleaning supplies. In this role, they managed a portfolio of business customers, developed new business opportunities, and conducted product demonstrations and trainings.

Overall, Dan Loughlin has demonstrated strong leadership, sales, and analytical skills throughout their career in the power tool industry.

Dan Loughlin's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing from Nichols College. Dan attended the college from 1997 to 2001.