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ROBERT ALEXANDER

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Dedicated career professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

West Marine
02.2022 - Current

Under limited supervision, achieves the sales goal of the business unit through assisting in planning, coordinating, and managing all operations of the store. These operations include: ensuring excellent customer service, meeting and exceeding the store’s annual sales goal, inventory shrinkage, and high-quality of work-life results.

Retailer Trainer - Southern Region

Mercedes Benz USA, LLC - Mercedes Benz Academy
02.1993 - 04.2020

Conduct Retail Training courses for dealer client contact and MBUSA internal personnel in support of MBUSA Education & development objectives, regional and individual market needs, and MBUSA corporate mission and vision objectives.
Responsibilities
Conduct assigned retail training courses, developing and/or revising training guides and lesson plans to tailor materials to varied audiences, maintaining the highest standards for quality, innovation and client focus. Assist curriculum developers with development of course curriculum and training materials. Ensure measurable, effective application and use of training and development at retail as evidenced by improved behaviors, knowledge and skills. Collaborate with the Market Teams, and Education Supervisor and Team Leader, to assure Education & Development initiatives effectively reach target clients, providing reporting feedback and follow-up as required. Assist in conducting needs analysis to identify performance/competency gaps in meeting corporate objectives. Cross-train in MBUSA Technical courses to increase understanding of MB technology systems, diagnostic and repair procedures.

Sales Manager

The Collection, Porsche, Ferrari
08.1990 - 02.1993
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics, Political Science

New York University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Self-motivated professional
  • Brand product specialist
  • Business development
  • Organization and Time management
  • Multitasking abilities
  • MS Office
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Planning and Coordination

Timeline

Assistant Manager

West Marine
02.2022 - Current

Retailer Trainer - Southern Region

Mercedes Benz USA, LLC - Mercedes Benz Academy
02.1993 - 04.2020

Sales Manager

The Collection, Porsche, Ferrari
08.1990 - 02.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics, Political Science

New York University
ROBERT ALEXANDER