Monte Schraeder
Huron,SD
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Sunbird Inc, excelling in operations management and relationship building. Spearheaded strategies boosting sales and customer retention, while fostering team unity and driving financial growth. Expert in vendor negotiations and client relations, achieving significant loyalty and profitability enhancements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sunbird Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Territory Sales Representative
Wyffels Hybrids
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Organized successful promotional events within the territory that drove brand awareness and generated new leads for the company.
- Enhanced product knowledge among customers by conducting informative presentations and demonstrations.
- Optimized route planning for account visits, reducing travel time and allowing for increased face-to-face interactions with clients.
- Established trust with clients through consistent follow-ups, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
General Manager
Hartford Farmers Cooperative
01.2012 - 03.2018
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Education
Associate In Agriculture Business - Agricultural Business
Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute
Watertown, SD05.1990
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Time Management
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Control
- Staff training/development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Verbal and written communication
- P&L Management
- Client Relations
- Labor Cost Controls
- Customer Retention
- Deadline-oriented
- Vendor relationships
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- Expense Control
- Networking abilities
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Project Planning
- Sales expertise
- Marketing
- Account Management
- Vendor Negotiations
Timeline
General Manager
Sunbird Inc
03.2022 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
Wyffels Hybrids
03.2018 - 02.2022
General Manager
Hartford Farmers Cooperative
01.2012 - 03.2018
Associate In Agriculture Business - Agricultural Business
Lake Area Vocational Technical Institute
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