Robert Clayton Martin III

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Madison, MS 39110 Cellular: 601-***-****

Objective:

A Sales Management/Area Management position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence. Desire a position with career growth potential.

Summary of Qualifications:

•Innovative professional with 25+ years of progressive experience within the industrial coatings industry and the skills to drive business growth, capitalize on new revenue potential, and manage all aspects of daily business operations.

Expertise in industrial coating sales, sales/service personnel management, pricing strategies, client relations and needs assessment, marketing, purchasing, administration, and staff training, motivation and mentoring.

Proactive leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people skills. Facilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productivity, and enhance employee morale.

•Quick study, with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, products, concepts, methods and technologies. Dedicated, innovative, and self-motivated team player/builder.

•Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and especially problem resolution skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.

•Experienced in the use of various computer programs and applications including MS Word and Excel.

Professional Experience:

Owner - RCM Commercial Coatings & Consulting LLC. August 2019 to present.

Sales / Distribution of silicone roof coatings.

Area/Sales Manager – Gaco Western/Firestone Building Products Nashville, TN July 2014 to May 2019

Responsible for territories of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida panhandle. Sale of commercial roof coatings, deck coatings and foam through distribution and direct to contractors. Perform inspections, reports and estimates on roofs, automotive and pedestrian decks. Consults with contractors, building owners, management groups and distribution outlets. Perform product knowledge sessions and sales presentations to building owners, contractors and distributers. Manage on-going sales and projects.

{D1241798.1} Owner – Bacchus Fine Wine and Spirits Ridgeland, Ms December 2009 to November, 2013

Owner of retail wine and liquor store. Managed employees as well as day to day operations of a retail wine and liquor store.

Operations Manager – Kryo Clean-Dry Ice Blasting Madison, Ms November, 2011 to 2013

Call on and establish new customers. Oversee employees on job site. Operate dry ice blasting equipment.

Sales/Service Manager - Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. Clinton Ms. / HighPoint N.C. 1988 to February, 2009

Directed and supervised sales/service teams handling large corporate accounts, nationwide. Also sold and serviced smaller industrial manufacturers, nationwide. Liaison between customers and lab personnel on all special projects and assisted lab in formulating to meet new customer’s specifications and needs.

Education:

University of Southern Mississippi

BS in Marketing and Management 1988

References Available Upon Request

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