John Marckstein
My Passion: Solutions…it’s not just selling products; it’s solving a problem, and helping the customer save time while making money at the same time. I am great with product knowledge and enjoy sharing my knowledge to help others learn.
My Role: As part of the Inside Sales Legrand team, I specialize on projects that give me the opportunity to work with distributors, contractors, engineers, and end users. Having worked as a distributor salesperson and now as a manufacturer’s rep, I understand all sides of the electrical industry and can use that expertise when reviewing construction documents, assisting with project takeoffs, managing the ever changing supply chain climate, or offering technical assistance for product selection.
Career Background: I have lived in the SW for 50+ years and attended the University of Texas El Paso for two years. I got my first taste of the Electrical Industry in 1982 when I worked as an electrical apprentice. With over 17 years of distribution experience in the El Paso market, I joined Allied Group Sales in October 2002 as an Inside Sales Representative in our New Mexico sales office. I was later promoted to Outside Sales in March 2006 and have grown our sales each year. I am a graduate of Dale Carnegie, numerous Square D courses and am trained in Lutron Controls.
Personal Side: I enjoy following my son in the Navy, golf, wood working, music, dogs, gardening, enjoying a good meal and evening in the back yard with Wanda.
Years with AGS:
22Years in the Industry:
41Fun Fact:
Worked as a club DJ for 4 ½ years in the 80’s
Education:
2 years at University of Texas at El Paso
Certifications/Training:
Graduate of Dale Carnegie, Several Square-D courses