Erik Viel Viel

Sales professional skilled in client acquisition and retention, consistently driving revenue growth and surpassing sales goals. Known for building strong relationships and adapting to evolving market conditions. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and supporting colleagues to achieve collective objectives.

07/2013 to 10/2025 Lumber Trader BlueLinx Corporation – Marietta, GA Lumber Trader for Frederick, Maryland warehouse responsible for managing inventory levels, managing inventory turns and maintaining product pricing. Consistently at or above target for over a decade. Maximizing sales efforts by focusing most time on largest, most profitable opportunities. Close sale opportunities by gaining purchase orders. Maintain a customer database of over 150 contacts who receive weekly market updates, product specials and direct truckload offerings. Provide outstanding customer service resulting in post-sales satisfaction and forming of long-term relationships for repeat business.

1992  M.A. Applied Social Research  West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV 

1990 Bachelor of Arts: Sociology State University of New York At Oswego - Oswego, NY