The Representatives at Keynamics® LLC – Manufacturers Sales & Marketing have been traveling the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mexico region since the 1992.
We represent only the best manufacturers and customers in the South and beyond.
We’re manufacturers ourselves, relying on many of our principals to manufacture the products we distribute.
Our coverage area:
We have a diverse product mix, from diverse industries and can offer our principals and customers a turnkey solution.
Please give us a call to discuss your sales or purchasing needs.
Greg Bright 512-971-7017 greg@manufacturerssales.com
We can offer our principals sales based on sound and current marketing trends. Our Founder, Greg Bright is first and foremost a marketing professional. Representing and marketing to fortune 100 companies – he knows what it takes to get your products moving.
In addition,Mr. Bright is a patent holder and product manufacturer himself.
Greg Bright – Bio
As a principal at Manufacturers Sales & Marketing – I bring over 26 years of successful marketing and sales experience in the manufacturing arena – selling to oil and gas customers in our territories.
Our current customers span all levels in the oil and gas supply chain – from the top major oil companies that do it all to the most technically advanced offshore exploration, rig operators and refinery shut down / maintenance companies.
Not only do we represent other manufacturers, I also manufacture my own patented computer accessories, giving me an inside view to the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today.
I bring not only sales skills – but the business acumen needed to advance your growth through teamwork – strengthening relationships at all partner levels in the sales cycle.
I am a marketing professional with a career in top sales performance, offering my principals growth based on sound and current marketing trends. (Note: spent first three years as an engineering major in college, then switched to business marketing)
Lecturing on and also teaching internet marketing classes at the University of Texas based around my book – I know what it takes to get your products moving.
Resume
Greg Bright
14600 Huffmeister Road, #7201 Cypress, TX 77429
713-401-3007 greg@manufacturerssales.com
Sales & Marketing Professional
Business Development / Integrity / Business Acumen
Greg Bright brings over 26 years of successful marketing and sales experience in the manufacturing arena. Currently as a principal at Manufacturers Sales and Marketing – representing Metal Fabrication , CNC Machining and Plastic Injection molding principals to varied industries. Bright is also a patent holder and manufacturer of computer accessories.
Combining business acumen and sales skills enhances Bright’s ability to advance executive goals through teamwork – strengthening relationships at all partner levels in the sales cycle.
Offering principals business growth based on sound and current marketing trends. Greg Bright is first and foremost a marketingprofessional, having written a book on internet marketing and teaching classes on the subject at the University of Texas. Representing and marketing to fortune 100 companies – he knows what it takes to get your products moving.
Strengths
- Oil & Gas Industry Experience – University of Texas Instructor
- CNC Precision Machining – CNC Metal Fabrication – Laser – Waterjet
- Website Design & Internet Marketing - Construction and Real Estate
- Advertising (Print & Online) - Brand Development
- Retail and Distribution – Proven Top Sales Performer
- Author / Speaker / Consultant - GSA Schedule / Federal Government Sales
MANUFACTURERS SALES & MARKETING, Houston, Texas 2008 – Present
Owner – Manufacturers Rep Agency
Representing metal fabrication, laser, waterjet, welding, precision machining and plastic injection molding principals to oil and gas industry customers in Texas and beyond. Grew principals’ sales by 15% in the 2009 & 2010 depressed economy.
KEYNAMICS LLC, Austin, Texas 2004 – Present
Marketing Manager – Computer Accessories Manufacturer
- Standardized patented computer peripherals at Fortune 100 corporations utilizing various distribution channels and direct sales model.
- Maximized ROI by managing all aspects of start-up operations launching new brands.
- Secured hundreds of editorial reviews and feature stories including major print publications and TV networks by composing press releases and designing magazine / internet advertising programs.
- Increased ancillary revenue streams by securing complimentary product lines.
- Achieved international recognition coordinating all aspects of exhibits at national trade shows.
- Won contracts and bids utilizing the GSA Schedule / Government procurement sales cycle as a registered federal contractor.
- Successfully licensed both product and patent by proving exponential sales growth.
AT&T, Austin, Texas 2001 – 2006
Print & Internet Advertising – Web Design
- Instrumental in launching pioneering ad product. Persuaded AT&T executives to fund project by pre-selling major advertisers. Created $10M in new ad revenue and paved the way for national rollout.
- Contracted with executive level decision makers in yellow page directories, Yellowpages.com, Yahoo, direct delivery and internet advertising programs in Austin, Waco, Temple and El Paso, Texas.
- Introduced new internet products including website design, hosting and search engine ad programs.
- High sales performer (consistently in top 5% of region) – reaching over 100% of objective every year.
ACE HARDWARE, Oak Brook, Illinois 1992 – 2001
Market Development Manager
- Increased new business 120% managing all aspects of market development in 125 counties in Central, South, East and West Texas – Encompassing 234 existing Ace retail markets.
- Sold Ace franchises in open markets through outside investors, competitor conversions, branch locations (existing Ace retailers), and Ace corporate joint ventures.
- Secured capital by writing business plans and preparing loan packages (SBA and conventional).
- Accountable for all aspects of start-up operations including: Opening Projections and Demographics – Five Year Financial Pro Forma – Site Evaluation – Real Estate Negotiations – Governmental Agency and Chambers of Commerce Relations – Ground Breaking – Construction – Store Merchandising and Grand Opening.
- Grew territory by exhibiting at six trade shows per year.
- Signed 20 new franchises representing over $15 million in annual purchases.
- Grew dealer / owner profits through detailed Financial Analysis – Budgeting – Marketing – Advertising
CYPRESS ACE HARDWARE (two locations) Houston, Texas 1985 – 1992
General Manager
- Double digit sales increases every year during the Texas oil bust.
Education & Credentials
Texas A & M University (at Prairie View) 1991
- BA – Business Marketing (first three years as an engineering major, then switched)
- GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
Training
- Professional Selling Skills (Learning International) 1999
- Paul Meyer – Time Management 1989
- Dale Carnegie – Effective Public Speaking 1988
- Paul Meyer – Personal Leadership 1987
- Toastmasters International
Professional Activities
- University of Texas Instructor / Speaker / Author – Internet Marketing
- Texas Licensed Real Estate Agent 1997 – Pres.
- Texas Licensed Securities Agent 1992 – 1997
- Board of Directors, Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce 1988 – 1991
Computer Skills – Proficient
- MS: Excel – Word – Power Point – Registered Microsoft Partner
- Adobe Photoshop – Adobe Dreamweaver – WordPress – QuickBooks
- PC System BIOS Settings – Driver Installation and Hardware Configuration