Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Additional Information
Generic

Mark Cummings

Chicago

Summary

Experienced with national account management, ensuring client satisfaction and growth. Utilizes strategic planning and relationship management to achieve objectives. Track record of successfully negotiating and executing high-value contracts.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Leader, National Accounts MRO

American Standard Brands
Chicago IL
03.2018 - 02.2026

American Standard is a manufacturer of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures.

  • Responsible for portfolio of accounts with sales in excess of $14M
  • Core accounts included Grainger, McMaster Carr, MSC and Fastenal
  • Best of the Best American Standard Award Winner 2023 and 2025
  • Grainger "Partners in Performance " award 2021, 2022
  • Grew sales 12.4% in 2025 vs. 2024

National Account Manager

ITW Commercial Construction
Glendale Heights, IL
01.2014 - 2017
  • ITW is a manufacturer of fasteners for the construction industry
  • Managed MRO portfolio of $10 Million.
  • Key Accounts included Grainger, Ferguson and MSC
  • Received awards for segment and overall growth in 2016
  • Increased Sales in 2016 by 17%
  • Developed relationships at the V.P. and Director of Purchasing level.

National Account Manager

Interline Brands, Inc
Jacksonville, FL
01.2004 - Current

Interline Brands was a distributor for Facility Maintenance Supplies. It was acquired by Home Depot in 2015

  • Manage National Accounts portfolio in excess of $ 12 million.
  • Relationship Manager for Sodexo, Aramark, E&I Cooperative. Amerinet, Premier and other National Contracts
  • Circle of Excellence Award winner in 2005 and 2007
  • Increased Sales in 2012 over 12%
  • Led E-Commerce integration team for Punch Out, Hosted and EDI transactions
  • Developed sales through multiple channels and Brands
  • Implemented compliance based contracts with Field Sales Force
  • Worked with 75 Distribution centers to insure correct stocking and logistic functionality.
  • Develop customize Supply Chain Solutions to earn customer's business by significantly reducing their product acquisition costs.
  • Consistently exceed corporate sales goals with an average annual sales increase of 8-12% and 40% gross margin
  • Primary point of contact for Corporate Customers dealing with Interline Brands

District Manager

Interline Brands
Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Circle of Excellence award winner in 2003
  • Received award for most new and reactivated accounts in 2001
  • Increased yearly territory sales 40% between 2001 and 2003
  • Re-established business relationships in territory that had been vacant for nine months
  • Consistently exceeded weekly and monthly corporate sales goals, as well as, personal sales goals.
  • Managed account base crossing several vertical markets including health care, hospitality, industrial, state and federal government institutions.

Sales Representative- Janitorial Supply Company

Metro Professional Products
Chicago, IL
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Received award for most new customers in 1999
  • Increased sales in territory 68% between 1998 and 2000
  • Provided training to customers on blood born pathogens, OSHA lock out tag out, and various product applications
  • Customers included K-12 facilities, Universities, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Building Service Contractor

Territory Manager

Trader Publishing
Addison, IL
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Received award for Sales Increase of 32% in 1997
  • Worked with Auto Dealerships for advertising in Auto Trader, Truck Trader, Trade in Times.
  • Worked extensively with Advertising Agencies to promote dealer offers and incentives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Northern Illinois University
12.1993

Skills

    Proficient in Microsoft Office,

    Proficient in Google Workspace

    Formal training in Contract negotiation through Mark Sellers

    Experience with Salesforcecom

Timeline

Leader, National Accounts MRO

American Standard Brands
03.2018 - 02.2026

National Account Manager

ITW Commercial Construction
01.2014 - 2017

National Account Manager

Interline Brands, Inc
01.2004 - Current

District Manager

Interline Brands
01.2001 - 01.2004

Sales Representative- Janitorial Supply Company

Metro Professional Products
01.1998 - 01.2001

Territory Manager

Trader Publishing
01.1996 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Northern Illinois University

Additional Information

  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient in Word, Excel Power Point and Outlook
Mark Cummings