Robert A. Schroeter (Bob)
Palatka, Fl 32177
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Sales, Sales Management, Credit Management, Collections A highly motivated salesperson, combining organizational and interpersonal skills to accomplish amazing results. Outcome focused and highly creative in approach to sales. Recognized as a results
oriented sales professional.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Retired 7-15-17
Golf Ventures, Inc. 1988-
7-15-17
Territory Manager N. E. Florida
Commissioned sales representative
Sell Pesticides, fertilizers, soil amendments, and accessories 60+ Golf courses in Northeast Florida
Attended annual seminars to keep abreast of the newest products. (Vendors: Bayer, FMC, Syngenta, and BASF)
Started at the inception of the company in 1988, and built the territory into a $2 million territory
Zaun Equipment, Inc . (Now Wesco Turf)
1979- 1988
Sales Manager
Managed 11 salesmen throughout the State of Florida, 7 turf and 4 irrigation salesmen Sold Toro equipment and irrigation to golf courses and municipalities Increased sales from $7,000,000 to $23,000,000
Increased gross margins from 16% to 24%
Toro dealer of the year, four consecutive years
Zaun Equpment Inc. 1974-
1979
Credit Manager
Collected over $240,000 from prior year write offs. Implemented in house Floor Plan for Toro Lawnmower Dealers throughout the State of Florida, which was new to the industry
Implemented second party leasing for Toro mowing equipment for golf courses, also new to the industry Maintained less than 0.025 percent bad debt Increased sales from $4,000,000 To $7,000,000
Promoted to Sales Manager.
EDUCATION COMPUTER SKILLS
U of Florida Gainesville, Fl. Microsoft Office
U. S. Navy QM3 USS FDR CVA 42 Quickbooks
Online Research
References Available Upon Request