Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Robert Bickford

Pearland,TX

Summary

Dynamic Sales and Recruitment Manager with a proven track record at Guardian Roof Systems, excelling in employee training and negotiation. Expert in analyzing sales performance and developing effective strategies, driving significant improvements in team productivity and customer relationships. Adept at fostering talent and enhancing sales techniques to achieve ambitious targets.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales and Recruitment Manager

Guardian Roof Systems
Pearland, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Interviewing residential and commercial sales talent.
  • Complete the training of field inspections.
  • Facilitated training sessions on insurance coverage following natural disasters.
  • Conducted training for in-home sales.

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Roofing Solutions Group
Houston, Texas
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Negotiated pricing, terms, and implementation dates.
  • Monitored sales performance metrics to ensure achievement of targets.
  • Participated in trade shows and industry events to represent the company and gather market insights.
  • Led training sessions for sales representatives to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Territory Manager

Tallany Industries
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales in assigned territory.
  • Managed growth of six-state territory encompassing six product lines.
  • Created account plans detailing strategies for achieving business objectives.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Psychology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
01-1987

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Interviewing candidates
  • Sales performance analysis
  • Negotiation skills
  • Market research
  • Customer relationship management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales strategy development
  • Time management abilities
  • Negotiation tactics

Affiliations

Salt water fishing

Little league coach

Active member in my church

Mentor to many

Accomplishments

  • Scholarship athlete
  • Director of SADD and Fellowship of christian Athletes( Pearland High School}

Certification

  • Member of HARCA and RCAT for many years

Timeline

Sales and Recruitment Manager

Guardian Roof Systems
01.2023 - Current

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

Roofing Solutions Group
01.2018 - 02.2020

Territory Manager

Tallany Industries
01.2008 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Criminal Psychology

Sam Houston State University
Robert Bickford