R OBERT M . F ISC H ER
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973-***-**** home - 862-***-**** cell - *************@*****.***
Professional with over thi r ty years of experience in the Outdoor Retail Industry.
E xperience includes purchasing, marketing strategies, as well as sales and
merchandising methods. Buying and management of stores with company sales
over twenty million.
Selected Achievements
• Negotiation with key venders in exclusives on pricing and dating resulting
i n a 5%- 10% margin increase
• Coordinated manufactures co-op and advertising to create new advertising
for new and key products with vender support
• Strengthened company position in market with development of
relationships with cutting edge and leading manufacturers
• Organized Product Days, gaining rapport with venders and customer base.
Gained pricing concessions up to 10% and dating up to 120 days for these
events
• Took part in t rade seminars as expert speaker and invited guest
• Managed all issues of a new business entity. Including, sales strategies,
marketing operating policies and procedures
• Guided over twenty young men to earn their Eagle Scout Award
Employment H istory
Ramsey Outdoor Stores: Buyer/ Manager 1987 to
2013
Ramsey NJ School District: Substitute Teacher 1986
to 1987
The Lodge at Harvard Square: Store Manager 1985
to 1986
Primarily Kids: Store Owner 1983
to 1985
Jake Shur and Sons: Sales Representative 1982
to 1983
Education
West Chester State College Bachelor of Science in Education 1981
Trade and Manufactures Seminars 1982
to present
Trade and Manufactures Shows 1982
to present
Personal
Boy Scouts of America Scout Master of the Year NNJC/BB District 2008
In good health, mar ried with two grown sons.
Enjoy sailing, the outdoors, cars, gardening and reading.