RICHARD STALEY

Montgomery, TX ***** 713-***-**** ad3mxe@r.postjobfree.com

Disciplined and resourceful professional with expertise in account development and market penetration. Achievements include expanding customer base and bringing in new sales revenue. Dedicated to keeping business operations sustainable and agile in dynamic markets. Product Knowledge

Territory Development

Revenue Growth

Corporate Visual Objectives

Vendor Negotiations

Sales Planning and Implementation

President and Manufacturers Representative, 08/1997 - Current R.L. Staley Co – Montgomery, TX

Answered questions, resolved issues and supported clients from initial sales conversation through delivery of order.

Represented organization at industry conferences and events. Worked with sales team to collaboratively increase sales from $12 mm to $123mm annually. Negotiated details of agreements, submitted orders to manufacturers and coordinated installation of products and equipment.

Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making. Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources. President, 10/1998 - 10/2009

S-Jet Corporation/Quiznos Franchise

Owned and operated 22 restaurants across Texas. Largest Franchisee in Quiznos company. Franchisee of Year 2008. Hall of Fame 2008.

Supported and supervised team of 192 associates and professionals Hired and managed associates to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product line-Corporate Denver, Co.

President Texas Quiznos owners' association.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Advertising Director for Houston Television/Cable Market, Print Media. Constructed new locations-greenfield and total re-models. Lease negotiations

Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources. Store Manager, 01/1982 - 08/1997

The Kroger Company – Houston, TX

Top 10 Co-Manager award.

Coordinated companywide programs, March of Dimes, United Way, City of Houston Parades, Houston Food Bank, and other Community events.

Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels. Managed inventory control, cash control.

Managed store opening and closings-relocations.

Developed new store locations with Real Estate Team in Houston and surrounding KMA market. Liaison between Stores and Facility Engineering.

Co-Manager Training Manager-MD1

Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees. Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently. Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Master of Liberal Arts: 11/2001

Houston Baptist University - Houston, TX

Bachelor of General Studies: History/Political Science, 05/1995 Houston Baptist University - Houston, TX

EDUCATION

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