This week we welcome Jamie O’Neill to Nilfisk-Advance America, Inc. as the new Director of Sales. Jamie will be responsible for driving Nilfisk industrial vacuum sales efforts in North America which includes overseeing our 16-member direct sales force located throughout the United States and Canada.
Jamie started his career in sales as an Account Manager with the Hilti Organization, a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of professional construction products that leverages extensive consultative sales to promote Hilti’s value proposition against their competitors. During his more than 17 years with the organization, Jamie held several leadership roles including the position of Regional Sales Manager, New York Metro Division for their Commercial Construction business. And, most recently, Divisional Sales Manager overseeing the Eastern Division. Over Jamie’s sales career with Hilti he was recognized with the President’s Club Achievement Award four times. He participated in the development of Hilti’s global Sales Management training program and was instrumental in driving the implementation of Hilti’s CRM strategy for his channel to increase market share.
On a personal note — Jamie graduated from Western Maryland College, (Westminster, MD.) with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was also a four year starter on the wrestling team and a Captain as a senior. Jamie currently resides in Collingswood, NJ with his wife and five daughters. When he is not actively participating in his children’s sports activities, Jamie enjoys playing golf and listening to a broad range of music.
Jamie can be reached at (610) 913-5340 or by e-mail at james.oneill@nilfisk.com.
