Robert Dodson
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with hands-on experience in door-to-door direct sales and field team leadership. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Adept at territory management, coaching, and driving revenue growth in competitive residential markets.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Team Leader
Velocity Sales
Tyler
06.2025 - Current
- Led sales team in achieving monthly goals and improving overall performance.
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills and product knowledge.
- Coordinated sales strategies to align with company goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review goals and morale.
- Traveled to various markets achieving sales targets.
- Monitored daily sales activities and provided feedback to team members.
- Coached sales team members on best practices for customer interactions and how to overcome objections.
Direct Sales Consultant
Vexus Fiber / MetroNet
Tyler
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged customers to understand their needs and recommend suitable fiber solutions.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding and interest.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales strategies for target markets.
- Leveraged expert sales and relationship-building abilities to exceed sales quota.
- Sold products and services in field for company.
- Attended community events to promote Vexus Fiber and build brand awareness locally.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction with services provided by Vexus Fiber.
- Advised customers on product features and benefits based on their needs and requirements.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Provided training for new team members on sales techniques and product knowledge.
Industrial Electrician
NEW HOPE ENERGY
Tyler
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed a large variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment for the generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.
- Fabricated, installed, repaired and maintained electronic controls, VFDs, circuit breakers, motors, conduit and wire trays as required for plant operations.
- Safely operated man lifts and forklifts.
Electrician Apprentice
TYLER PIPE
Tyler
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Installed and repaired various electrical equipment such as PLCs, VFDs, E stops, motors and more.
- Read schematics and electrical diagrams.
- Pulled and terminated wire.
- Safely operated forklifts, man lifts, and overhead cranes.
Commissioned Armed Security Guard
DUNBAR ARMORED SECURITY
Tyler
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Hauled, delivered and picked up money from our clients and the Federal Reserve to their banks.
- Operated a large armored vehicle in heavy traffic with teamwork, safety and security emphasized.
- Texas Commissioned Armed Security Officer License.
Paratrooper/Soldier
U.S. ARMY
Fort Bragg
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Supervised rigging of heavy equipment such as ammo loads, humvees, artillery guns, humanitarian aid supplies, side by side utility vehicles and many others for aerial delivery out of an aircraft while in flight.
- Parachuted from aircraft while in flight.
- Executed security procedures as a team while communicating openly, forcefully and effectively to recognize and diagnose potentially dangerous situations.
- Achieved E-1 to E-4 in less than two years.
- Honorable Discharge.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
Tyler, TXHigh School Diploma -
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL
Magnolia, ARCertification - Gas measurement
COASTALFLOW GAS MEASUREMENT SCHOOL
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Sales: Door-to-Door & Direct Sales, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Objection Handling & Closing
- Leadership: Team Leadership & Coaching, Recruitment & Onboarding
- Operations: Territory Management, Direct Sales Apps & Software, Market Analysis
- Professional: Communication, Time Management, Adaptability & Versatility
Timeline
Sales Team Leader
Velocity Sales
06.2025 - Current
Direct Sales Consultant
Vexus Fiber / MetroNet
01.2024 - 06.2025
Industrial Electrician
NEW HOPE ENERGY
06.2022 - 08.2023
Electrician Apprentice
TYLER PIPE
04.2019 - 03.2021
Commissioned Armed Security Guard
DUNBAR ARMORED SECURITY
10.2010 - 10.2012
Paratrooper/Soldier
U.S. ARMY
06.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL
Certification - Gas measurement
COASTALFLOW GAS MEASUREMENT SCHOOL