Sales Manager

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Robert M. German

Profile

Innovative and aggressive professional with over thirty years of experience in General Management, Leadership, Sales, Purchasing, Operations, and Real Estate. Possesses excellent communications skills and is self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Experience

2010 – Present

Manager/Purchasing

1997 – 2009 Wakefield Management

New England Lumber Company (R&R Sales) Lynnfield, MA

Boston, MA

Purchasing Agent

Primary Purchasing Agent for busy Boston area building supplies distributor. Solely responsible for inventory of lumber, millwork, drywall, roofing and insulation. Advisory role for purchase of several other product lines.

Implemented inventory transfer system through company's computer network for 3 separate stores within the organization.

Reported directly to the president of the company regarding daily operations.

Organized a streamlined support system for inside and outside sales staff to facilitate the purchase of merchandise, both stocked items and special orders.

Proficient on Spruce Computers (IBM Versys), Materials Management Systems.

1975 – 1997 Segel & Ostrovitz Co., Inc. Chelsea, MA

General Manager

General contracting lumber yard supplying building materials.

Directed purchase of materials for resale, monthly check analysis, payroll, human resources functions and the maintenance of direct communication with customers.

Devised systems to use accounts payable cycles more effectively, which resulted in improved methods of taking trade discounts.

Expedited sales orders to customers. Established new accounts, implemented and sustained new sales territories, leading to an overall increase in sales of 25%.

1980 Merrill Lynch Coral Gables, FL

Intern

Internship: Assisting Senior Broker with business accounts

Education

Graduated in 1980 University of Miami - School of Business Coral Gables, FL

BS Finance and Marketing

Graduated in 1976 North Shore Community College Lynn, MA

Associates Degree in Business

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