Nicholas Rodriguez
Victoria,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Salesman with solid background in sales and proven ability to drive revenue growth. Successfully built client relationships and consistently meet sales targets. Demonstrated effective communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
AJ Shredding Services
Victoria, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Manage daily operations of my family-owned Right-of-way/pipeline mowing business
- Maintained accurate records of all mowing activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee the maintenance of all farm/mowing equipment, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Managed budgeting tasks related to mowing operations leading to reduced overhead costs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
Salesperson
Victoria Farm Equipment Co., Inc
Victoria, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to drive informed purchasing decisions.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance sales and loyalty.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate farm equipment based on needs.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy a shopping experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
- Enhanced product knowledge by attending training sessions and staying current with industry trends.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Currently sell Modern equipment/attachments with a large knowledge of the current product offerings
Parts Manager
Victoria Farm Equipment Co., Inc
Victoria, TX
05.2008 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels and availability of parts.
- Reduced excess stock levels through better demand forecasting, avoiding unnecessary capital tie-up.
- Evaluated vendor performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved service delivery.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in agricultural equipment.
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast demand and adjust inventory strategies accordingly.
Retail Sales Associate
Tractor Supply Company
Victoria, TX
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Implemented effective visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and drive sales growth.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05-2016
Skills
- Operations management
- Logistics management
- Inventory management
- Procurement
- Budget control
- Sales tracking
- Decision-making
- Customer relations
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
AJ Shredding Services
08.2017 - Current
Salesperson
Victoria Farm Equipment Co., Inc
03.2016 - Current
Parts Manager
Victoria Farm Equipment Co., Inc
05.2008 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Tractor Supply Company
06.2003 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Accounting
Victoria College