Sales is A LIFESTYLE, Not a job

Results-driven operations & business development
Brian Hribar
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Sales is A LIFESTYLE, Not a job

WELCOME TO MY CAREER SITE!
Results-driven operations and business development leader with 20+ years of experience across procurement, vendor management, sales strategy, and large-scale market expansion. Proven ability to drive process improvement, KPI-led execution, and cross-functional alignment to deliver sustained revenue growth, operational
Operations Coordinator | Feb 2026- Present
Optimize company resources through strategic planning and efficient task management. I am responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance organizational performance, consistency, and compliance.
Key Accomplishments:
• Lead process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to align operations with business goals and customer standards.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, operational guides, and process documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement across revenue cycle, payroll, and operational processes.
• Deliver reporting and insights to leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage process implementation, monitor performance, and resolve operational issues.
Purchasing Manager | June 2023 – Dec 2025
Oversaw the organization’s supply chain, sourcing, and acquisition of goods and services to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. Negotiated contracts, managed vendor relationships, controlled budgets, and supervised purchasing staff while maintaining inventory control, minimizing shortages, and reducing operational costs.
• Ensured supply continuity by maintaining trust-based partnerships with 50+ suppliers and contract manufacturers; tracked and managed vendor performance using ERP/SAP software tools.
• Reduced material and equipment costs by 25% by leading end-to-end procurement efforts for airports, industrial, manufacturing, and fleet divisions while ensuring timely sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Identified and eliminated redundancies in the service delivery chain, resulting in a 12% year-over-year reduction in operating costs without compromising output quality.
• Developed and implemented new shipping, receiving, and staging processes on-site to perfect the flow of logistics; leveraged Spectrum for job costing and budget tracking across divisions.
Project Manager Dec 2018 – June 2023
Planned and coordinated large-scale electrical construction projects from conception through final closeout, collaborating with engineers and key stakeholders to manage scope, schedules, contractor oversight, and documentation while maintaining performance benchmarks and service continuity.
• Monitored performance against operational benchmarks and proactively resolved issues to maintain service standards and business continuity across project phases.
• Acted as liaison between engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project documentation, compliance, and deliverables were executed on time and within scope.
• Served as ISO 9001:2015 Program Manager, overseeing documentation control, internal audits, & compliance standards to ensure certification requirements were met & maintained across all operational divisions.
Program Manager (contract) | May 2017 – Dec 2019
Responsible for ensuring conformity to contractual obligations, establishing and maintaining master plans and schedules. Performed day-to-day management of overall contract support operations. Planned, lead, and managed projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment. Developed problem-solving, cross-functional coordination, and strategic decision-making frameworks adopted across departments. Built and maintained strong working relationships with stakeholders to support project success.
• Proactively identified project risks and developed mitigation strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promoted a service-first mindset within the project team, ensuring that all interactions—internal or public-facing—meet high standards of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Managed control processes and ensured project documentation was maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Acted as the primary liaison between government agencies, contractors, vendors, and the public to ensure high levels of service delivery and satisfaction
Senior Business Development Executive | July 2009 – May 2017
Business Development Manager | May 2005 – July 2009
Grew and maintained strong client relationships by traveling 40% monthly and visiting all territories, clients, and locations. Established and scaled new Sprint and Boost Mobile retail and franchise locations by conducting territory research, overseeing cold calling efforts, and leveraging business referrals and industry relationships. Translated raw data into visual dashboards. Developed KPI reporting and immediately pinpointed exactly where improvements and changes were needed.
• Managed and grew partner relationships using Salesforce CRM to track accounts, pipeline activity, and territory performance across 300+ retail and franchise locations.
• Promoted the company’s products by organizing, coordinating, and hosting trade shows & training seminars.
• Boosted channel demand and accelerated market expansion across the Southwest territory by establishing and leveraging manager-client relationships.
• Built robust partnerships by cultivating strategic relationships with 50+ representatives, OEMs, & distributors.
• Expanded business footprint from 20 locations to 300+ locations in new markets by developing operational strategies and building supporting representative teams.
• Set new standard for business expectations by consistently delivering 30%+ YoY revenue growth through B2B sales strategy implementation, channel development, and market expansion.
• Served on the Process Improvement Committee, partnering with accounting and operations leadership to redesign workflows from paper-based to digital systems and streamline the franchise commission schedule, improving accuracy and reducing processing time.
Corporate Sales Coordinator Jan. 2000 – May 2005
• Earned rapid promotion from lead retail sales representative through consistent achievement of revenue targets.
• Cut administrative errors by 20% by redesigning reporting workflows and facilitating multi-channel communication.
• Maintained 90%+satisfaction rate and reinforced brand trust through resolution of high-priority customer escalations.
• Boosted sales conversion rates by 15% by analyzing consumer behavior and leading performance management reviews.
• Ensured successful product launches by developing robust sales initiatives, directing promotional events, and adhering to timelines and training schedules.


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