Bobby Riley
Abilene
Summary
Accomplished Buyer/salesman with a demonstrated track record of success with large corporate retailer. Forwardthinking and resourceful professional with history of increasing revenue and reducing costs. Resourceful professional offering 20 year history developing and implementing successful sales strategies. Strengths include vendor coordination, materials sourcing and promotional planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager
Ferguson
12.2023 - Current
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
Sales /Buyer Specialist
Sika industrial sales
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Researched competitors and sourced new vendors
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates
- See what meets best needs of local industries
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality
Branch Manager
Buttery Company
08.2004 - 03.2021
- Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention
- Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability
- Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
Pump Technician
Southerland water well
05.1999 - 07.2004
- Connected pump hoses and pipelines to transfer material
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Installed new pumps and irrigation systems
- Trouble shoot problems with pumps and irrigation systems and get them properly running
Education
Some College - Buisness
Odessa College
Odessa, TXHigh School Diploma -
Kermit High School
Kermit, TX05.1992
Skills
- Pricing analysis
- Supplier oversight
- Recordkeeping skills
- Cost controls
- Sales experience
- Pricing knowledge
- Sales development
Timeline
Branch Manager
Ferguson
12.2023 - Current
Sales /Buyer Specialist
Sika industrial sales
03.2021 - 12.2023
Branch Manager
Buttery Company
08.2004 - 03.2021
Pump Technician
Southerland water well
05.1999 - 07.2004
Some College - Buisness
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Kermit High School
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