Rick E Wescott
Weatogue,Connecticut
Summary
Experienced in a high-paced sales environment, I have developed expertise in cultivating client relationships and driving revenue growth. Seeking a new field to leverage my exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, I aim to apply my transferable skills for impactful results in a dynamic setting. Thriving on challenges and opportunities for growth, I am motivated to deliver exceptional performance.
Overview
1984
1984
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sales Representative
Bayer Crop Science
- Responsible for sales and service of agricultural chemicals to Pest Control Advisor Consultants, distributors, dealers and growers in a 30 million dollar territory
- Always available to clients for questions, education and crop issues
- Assure clients are satisfied with product quality and delivery
- Development and implement strategies to increase sales
- Conduct educational label update meetings
- Keep abreast of current issues and laws pertaining to agriculture
- Use of internet and various software tools for presentations and communications
- Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Developed exceptional interpersonal, speaking, and listening skills from talking with both customers and upper management.
Chairman of the Board
California Association of Pest Control Advisors
- Responsible for conducting board meetings, legislative work with California legislators
- Guiding the future of the organization
- Heading up state member meetings
- Developed succession planning processes to maintain continuity in leadership during times of transition or turnover.
- Guided the organization through periods of change by navigating complex challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
- Promoted effective communication among board members, fostering collaboration in decision-making processes.
Owner/Farm Manager
Wescott Farms
- Responsible for crop, water and production management of 80 acres of citrus
- High yield and production of superior fruit
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Agronomist
J.G. Boswell
11.1981 - 02.1984
- Responsible for coordination of watering schedule, harvesting and agricultural chemical application for 20,000 acres of row crops
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science/Marketing
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaSkills
- Outside Sales
- Account Management
- Marketing
- CRM Software
- Microsoft Office
- Business Development
- Customer Relations Management
- Presentation Skills
- Cold Calling
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Budgeting
- Dealership Experience
- Pest Control
- Sales Management
- Farming
- Outbound sales calling
- Customer support
- Selling techniques
- Negotiation expertise
- Sales presentations
- Client service
- Strategic planning
- Strategic prospecting
- Trade show marketing
- Cold calling
- Territory management
- Relationship selling
- Client account management
- Sales forecasting
Certification
Pest Control License
Groups And Organizations
- Chairman of the Board, California Association of Pest Control Advisors, Responsible for conducting board meetings, legislative work with California legislators., Guiding the future of the organization., Heading up state member meetings.
- California Citrus Mutual Board Member, Participate in matters in regards to regulations and legislation in relationship to citrus farming.
- Member, California Association of Pest Control Advisors, Over the years of my involvement in the local CAPCA chapter I have held the offices of - President, Vice President, Treasurer and State Representative.
Timeline
Agronomist
J.G. Boswell
11.1981 - 02.1984
Senior Sales Representative
Bayer Crop Science
Chairman of the Board
California Association of Pest Control Advisors
Owner/Farm Manager
Wescott Farms
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science/Marketing
California Polytechnic State University
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