Sales, Management, sales rep, lighting consultant

Richard J Roder

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Dover, DE 19901

973-***-****

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Summary of Qualifica ons Results-driven business professional with exper se in customer acquisi on, marke ng, opera ons, problem resolu on, team leadership, and project management. Proven ability to adapt to changing environments and leverage technology for business growth. Work Experience

Sales Manager, Dry Gear Solu ons, Swi water, PA Sept 2016 - Present

• Lead day-to-day opera ons of a specialty laundry equipment company serving the fire service.

• Expanded product line, established rela onships with fire officials, and implemented a new CRM system.

General Manager, Ligh ng Superstore, Paramus, NJ June 2010 - Sept 2016

• Managed retail ligh ng store, increasing business by 40% through strategic ini a ves.

• Overhauled display floor and introduced new products. Sales Manager, The Ligh ng Showroom, Ledgewood, NJ Feb 2010 - June 2010

• Oversaw construc on of a new retail showroom, implemented opera onal procedures, and promoted green technology.

President, Ar s c Illumina ons of Montclair, Montclair, NJ Mar 2007 - Jan 2010

• Renovated building and opened a 14,000 sq ligh ng showroom.

• Directed marke ng, purchasing, merchandising, and customer service. Director of Marke ng & Buyer, LJS Electrical Contrac ng, West Paterson, NJ Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

• Implemented cost-saving measures and ini ated direct purchasing.

• Explored new markets and promoted green replacement ligh ng. Showroom Manager, AGM Electrical Group, Rutherford, NJ Mar 2005 - Nov 2006

• Launched ligh ng showroom and expanded exis ng accounts into decora ve ligh ng.

• Developed marke ng and adver sing plan for the new showroom. General Manager, Ligh ng Expo, Wayne, NJ Jun 1987 - Mar 2005

• Oversaw day-to-day opera ons of a regional ligh ng chain and managed a 12,000 sq showroom.

• Developed new wholesale and builder accounts.

Educa on

• Graduate of Middlesex County Voca onal and Technical School Skills

• Customer Rela onship Management

• Marke ng

• Problem Resolu on

• Team Leadership

• Project Management

• Sales & Marke ng

• Opera ons Management

• Adaptability

References available upon request.

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