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Robert Christiansen
Rockdale,TX
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Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in US and international sales and client relationship management. Established USA operations for Antistat USA, aligning operational budgets with strategic goals to enhance market presence. Proven track record of driving revenue growth and improving client satisfaction through effective relationship management.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Antistat
Austin, Texas
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Established USA operations for Antistat USA, a subsidiary of Antistat UK
- Created annual operational budget aligned with strategic goals
- Developed and grew sales pipeline to include all aspects of marketing, inventory control, and administration
- Negotiated lease agreements for office and warehouse, ensuring operational readiness
New Product Site Procurement Manager
Flextronics
Austin, Texas
09.1998 - 07.2014
- Cultivated supplier relationships to secure timely delivery of materials.
- Developed inventory tracking systems to optimize supply levels.
- Analyzed dead inventory and executed strategies for excess liquidation through innovative management solutions.
- Coordinated collaboration between engineering and production departments to streamline new project development.
- Conducted training sessions on best procurement practices for team members.
Director, Sales and Marketing
Carroll Touch
Round Rock, Texas
03.1989 - 07.1998
- Developed sales strategies that increased market presence and improved customer engagement.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Increased year over year market penetration into targeted European industries
- Identified new markets and created targeted strategies to capture market share.
- Developed sales/marketing goals, budgets, compensation plans to align with corporate objectives
- Built sales forecasts and schedules aligned with productivity targets to guide team performance.
- Negotiated Boeing 777 contract on first cabin control touch screens to include "end of life" supply commitment
US Air Force, Researcher, Planner
Numerous Employers
San Antonio, Texas
05.1972 - 03.1989
- US Air Force Intelligence Office
- Cancer researcher
- Water quality planner
- Inventory control planner
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Management
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-1979
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-1972
Skills
- US and International sales
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Operational strategy
- Supplier negotiation
- Negotiation techniques
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
Timeline
General Manager
Antistat
07.2014 - 08.2016
New Product Site Procurement Manager
Flextronics
09.1998 - 07.2014
Director, Sales and Marketing
Carroll Touch
03.1989 - 07.1998
US Air Force, Researcher, Planner
Numerous Employers
05.1972 - 03.1989
Master of Science - Environmental Management
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Texas State University