ROBERT P. RETTIG

**** ******* ****

LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048

CELL: 847-***-****

E-MAIL: acdugy@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 20 years experience in an entrepreneurial environment with start-up

companies or lines of business. Excellent track record of producing

results and achieving objectives. A commitment to human development,

mentoring and community service. Energetic self-starter with experience in

sales, marketing, business development and personnel management. Seeking a

position that provides a personal challenge and utilizes my extensive array

of transferable skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

OFFICE DEPOT CHICAGO, IL

Sales Consultant (5/09 - 12/13)

Direct business-to-business sales responsibility of product and

service solutions to public and private sector Business Solutions

Division (BSD) customers within NE Illinois and the state of Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include:

Generate sales and increase "share of wallet" to BSD customers by

developing product and service solutions, including office products, copy &

print, promotional products, cleaning and breakroom and furniture using a

consultative sales approach.

Partner with 21 retail stores to identify new BSD opportunities.

Prospect for new BSD opportunities within specific vertical markets and

geographic areas.

Accomplishments:

Successfully positioned Office Depot products and services in several large

revenue producing accounts.

Developed and implemented a lead generation program within the retail

stores in my territory.

Increased revenue from K-12 school districts by focusing on new

applications.

OGILVY ACTION/AMERICAN EXPRESS CHICAGO, IL

Business Consultant (7/08 - 5/09)

Direct sales responsibility for the American Express "OPEN For

Business" card offerings to small and medium sized businesses within

assigned territory.

Responsibilities include:

Generate sales of the American Express OPEN For Business cards as part of

the Face-To-Face program using a consultative sales approach.

Follow-up on all leads provided by American Express.

Prospect for new opportunities within the medical profession.

Accomplishments:

Attended training and generated sales within the first month of employment.

Indentified sources to obtain a comprehensive listing of medical

professionals within assigned territory.

MELCO INDUSTRIES, INC. GURNEE, IL

Sales Representative (9/06 - 7/08)

Direct sales and support responsibility for Melco's complete line of

embroidery and digital garment printing products within the Great Lakes

territory.

Responsibilities included:

Revenue generation from direct sales.

Telephone prospecting/cold calling within territory for new sales

opportunities.

Follow-up on all leads generated from trade shows, website and industry

publications.

Maintenance of existing customer base.

Accomplishments:

Developed diversification plan for existing businesses to increase revenue

(i.e. screen printers diversifying with embroidery).

Developed cost justification models for start-up businesses.

Coordinated and managed product demos with Melco Partners.

ANATOL EQUIPMENT MFG. CO. LIBERTYVILLE, IL

Regional Sales Manager (9/04 - 9/06)

Direct sales and support responsibility for Anatol's complete line of

textile screen printing equipment within the southeast territory.

Responsibilities included:

Revenue generation from both direct sales and dealer channels.

Telephone prospecting/cold calling within territory for new sales

opportunities.

Maintenance of existing customer base.

Identification and development of additional dealer channels within the

territory.

Accomplishments:

Increased revenue from territory by 150% within the first six months.

Coordinated and managed all aspects of the Anatol booth at the ISS Orlando

show. Generated over 200 leads.

EDUCATION: DeVry University CHICAGO, IL

(8/65-6/69)

Bachelor - Electrical Engineering Degree

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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