Robert L Mannhardt

**** * **** ***** - ********* Iowa 52807

Phone 563-***-**** email: acvdj2@r.postjobfree.com

Skills Statement:

I am a Professional with vast experience providing Marketing, Sales and Sales Management. I feel the Sales and Marketing Department has one goal, building strong loyal customer relationships. I am looking to challenge myself by diving into new markets and using my skills create new relationships and retain the current ones for the long term. Professional Experience

2015 to Present Markman Peat Corporation – Le Claire IA – National Sales Manager As the National Sales Manager for a market-leading bagged Soil and Rock company I manage the sales by engaging an outside firm for our upper Midwest customers that require store level contact. I personally called on our big box retailers across the USA. Additionally, I served in the following areas:

Consult with ownership in developing Sales Strategy

Make presentations at a high level at Menards, Lowes, Home Depot, ACE and TrueValue.

Consult with production regarding physical plant capacity

Prepare and present to ownership pricing strategies

Prepare all Marketing Materials

Prepare all PowerPoint presentations for annual Customer reviews.

Develop Direct mail communications

Revamp and modernize web page, added a facebook page

Keep the customers engaged.

2014 to 2015 MRA – Moline IL – Member Relations Manager Responsible for coordination of our members needs for Institute of Management and Employee Relations. Managed scheduled and onsite Training and other Services by developing and maintaining strong relationships with MRA members, potential members in order to provide the most effective, customized solutions to meet their business needs.

Serve as the primary staff liaison for Trainers and Resource staff required to serve our Members based on their needs.

Work with members to inform them about the offerings at MRA

Plan and Coordinate Member retention for assigned members

Plan and Coordinate New Member acquisition

Present invoice data for Accounting to process as required

Work to become proficient with CV database

Assist with Budget Projections

Marketing MRA services such as training, local briefings, roundtables, Attend organizational events & meetings

Compile various reports related to area of responsibility 2006 – 2014 Curtis 1000 - Hugo MN - Direct Marketing Consultant Working from my home office in Davenport Iowa, I am Professional account manager with over 15 years of experience working in a Team environment. Managing a territory of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Expertise and proven success of building strong loyal customer relationships and assessing the needs of a business’s printed communications. I am proud to deliver efficient programs while providing high-level of consultation aimed at reducing costs. I have been achieved Top “Percent of Sales” Increase and Top Dollar Sales Increase awards.

As an innovative print management provider, I am committed to:

* Provide high levels of customer service

* Deliver the highest quality products

* Ensure on-time delivery of products

* Reduce costs and administrative time

* Integrate online ordering solutions

* Develop Technical Expertise related to products and industry trends. 2004 - 2006 The Brandt Co. Davenport Ia Sales Consultant Provide Sales representation to a Western Illinois Market. Responsible for growing the current account base in addition to prospecting to find new customers. Responsible for communicating accurate information to the Customer Service staff for quotes and order entry. Maintained appropriate record of sales and account contact.

1999 – 2004 Curtis 1000 St Paul MN Print Management Sales Consultant Working from my home office in Davenport Iowa, I was a Print Management Consultant, I helped customers with printed business products, like invoices, envelopes and labels. 1994 – 1999 Von Hoffmann Corp. Eldridge IA Customer Service Rep. I was responsible for all aspects of the customer service experience. I enjoyed being the Customer Service Representative for the East Coast sales force. I worked in a team environment and was part of several problem solving endeavors that saved the company and the clients money. Von Hoffmann Corp. manufactured educational textbooks and related components for book publishers in the United States. Its products include workbooks, test kits, commercial products, overhead transparencies, and plastic inserts. The company also engaged in the printing of decorative covers and book components. Prior to the acquisition by RR Donnelly in 2007, Von Hoffmann Corp. was the largest privately held company in St Louis.

1994 – 1995 MetaCommunications Iowa City IA Manager I managed the day to day functions of a full service prepress department. Scheduling employees, ordering supplies, assisting customers and invoicing.

1990 – 1994 Wagners Printers Davenport IA Estimator / Team Leader / Manager I was hired as an Estimator. Preparing proposals based on information supplied by the customer or sales staff. In 1992 I was promoted to Team Leader. I worked with 3 other Customer Service Representatives on my team providing Customer Service and Estimating to the Sales staff and our customers In 1993 I was promoted to Prepress / Preproduction manager. As a Manager I implemented several production efficiencies and cost containment solutions.

Volunteer Relationships

Dutrac Community Credit Union - Board of Directors Bettendorf Rotary

St Paul the Apostle Church Board

Knights of Columbus

Education

Formal - Davenport Central High School

Marycrest College

Professional - Dale Carnige Course

TQM / Process Improvement Training

Fun Stuff

Former Mayor of Durant Iowa

Member of Pheasants Forever

I have the ability to hit a nasty slice off the tee

Bass Fishing relieves my stress . . . .

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