Robert LaVoie
**** ******* ****, ******** ****, CA 91362 (H) 805-***-****
************@*******.***
Professional Summary
Goal-oriented Sales Manager dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting aggressive business goals and exceptional leader and motivator. Specialized B2B selling skills and builder of strategic relationships. Skills
Sales and Marketing Time Management
Customer and Personal Service Speaking
Negotiation Persuasion
Experience
Manager, New Business Development Jan 2012 - Jun 2015 Pacific Office Interiors Agoura Hills, CA
Develop relationships with prospects needing workspace furnishings and qualify the opportunity.
Create lead sources from A & D firms and Commercial Brokers. Maintain CRM data base and manage email campaigns. Efforts resulted in incremental sales exceeding $3,000,000 in this period. District Sales Manager Jan 1991 - Dec 2011
CORT Furniture Rental, Division of Berkshire Hathaway Los Angeles, CA Responsible for multi showroom business for sales and service. Exceeded annual revenue and profit plan.
Achieved Presidents Club membership for excellence. Regional Manager Mar 1987 - Dec 1990
Bell & Howell Records Management Los Angeles, CA
Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
Achieved or exceeded revenue and profit plans.
Negotiated labor agreements with Teamsters.
Played significant role in acquisition of competitor companies. Education
Environmental Sciences
California State University, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Community Service
Volunteer, Meals for the homeless, Lutheran Social Services Affiliations
Active member in IFMA, LAVA
Additional Information
Prior 1987 employment as follows:
Regional Manager Orkin Exterminating Company, Sr. Sales Rep. Western Air & Refrigeration, Priority Management Systems (owner)