Ron Martin
**** ** *** **** * Cape Coral, FL ****1 * 239-***-**** cell * 239-***-**** home * acb0y1@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION
Highly motivated, experienced, reliable, organized, educated
Effective and efficient sales and management professional
Ability to hire, train, motivate and retain salespeople
A strong field leader with excellent people skills
A true professional with a committed work ethic and disciplined work habits
A businessman who knows how to deliver sales and profits
Strategic thinker and planner who knows how to develop systems and programs
Positive, enthusiastic, persistent, determined approach to sales
Proven relationship builder and creative negotiator
Ability to capture, develop and retain key accounts
EXPERIENCE
Crowther Residential Roofing, Nationally ranked roofing company
(February 2013-September 2013)
Sales Manager
Guided a team of salespeople to a 30+% increase in sales year over year
Worked closely with marketing and operations departments
Developed systems to track sales metrics
ADT Security Services, World’s #1 security services firm
(January 2010-February 2013)
Sales Representative
High volume residential sales of burglary and fire alarm systems.
State certified BASA/FASA certified.
Consistent production ahead of plan (129% in 2011)
Martin Consulting, Consulting with small businesses
(February 2009-January 2010)
Owner
Worked with a cabinet hardware company on a business expansion strategy for SW Florida
Assisted with the creation of a new sales training program for a car dealership
Advised in the purchase negotiations, set up and inventory selection of a retail store in a tourist area
Help with the development of a business plan, marketing strategy and sales approaches
Princeton One, Largest affiliate of the world’s number one executive recruiting firm
(June 2004-November 2008)
Senior Account Executive
Started a practice from zero to over $1,000,000 in four years
Worked construction and transportation desk specialties
Increased company revenue and profits by direct calling to target companies to determine urgent and critical needs
Obtained candidates through direct contact, referrals and other indirect means
Solidified business by building long-term relationships with key candidates and clients
Grew my “desk” from $0 to $360K annually
Trained and mentored new account executives
Accomplishments:
National Rookie of the Year, Princeton One (#1 in cash in)
International MRI Rookie Top Ten (Based on cash in)
Winner of President’s Club trips every year ($280K annual cash in)
Elite Solo Performer award winner (Top 10 in the company)
Member of exclusive $300,000+ Bonus Club (15% retroactive bonus)
Member of $1,000,000 Production “Wall of Fame” (Career cash in)
Initiated Mid-Month Mentor’s program and presented multiple times
Consolidated Central Vacuum Systems, Entrepreneurial start-up in the built-in vacuum market.
(1999-2004)
Owner
Managed all aspects of the business operation including sales, installations and service of central vacuum systems
human resources, customer service, sales management, public relations, scheduling, accounting, accounts receivable,
purchasing and more.
Built business from zero to six figures in annual sales
Purchased competitors
Sold business at a profit
Electrolux Corporation, Premier direct sales vacuum company
(1993-1999)
Division Manager
Grew divisions of up to 14 branch offices. Increased sales and profits in every assignment. Implemented systems for
recruiting and motivating salespeople, branch managers and office staff. Led regional expansion of sales channels to
include wholesale, retail, business to business and exhibit sales, as well as the traditional direct method. Developed
well organized, repeatable sales training system resulting in both increased sales percentage (27% year over year) and
efficiency of salespeople in the form of higher closing ratios. Established training program for service managers
resulting in increased profits through branch conversion sales.
Accomplishments:
National Division Manager of the Month several times (Highest % increase)
National Branch Manager of the Year (Combination total sales+ % increase)
Top 10 in percentage of sales increase in North America (#8 with 27% +)
Won numerous “President’s Club” trips (Based on sales & newcomer sales)
Numerous National and Regional Sales Cups won (Highest % increase)
Field Manager of the Year award winner (#1 in field training sales)
EDUCATION
B.S. Liberal Arts (Sociology and Psychology), Indiana State University