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ROBERT J. REERA

ROBERT J. REERA

RAYMOND,ME

Summary

Dynamic leader with expertise in Territory Management and Collaborative Leadership, demonstrated through a successful tenure at Snap on Tools. Spearheaded initiatives that resulted in a $1.5M sales increase in Cumberland County while achieving 141% of quota goals. Proficient in strategic planning and sales relationship development, enhancing both customer engagement and operational efficiency. Proven commitment to driving business growth and optimizing sales performance.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Manager

The Upholstery Shop
Gray , ME
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of customer service throughout the store.
  • Oversaw shop layout and merchandise display, enhancing shopping experience.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Utilized technology to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors and service providers.

FRANCHISE OWNER / OPERATOR

Snap on Tools
01.2016 - 06.2024
  • Own and operate a franchise with Snap on Tools, covering much of Cumberland County of Maine
  • Took over a challenged area and brought sales up to $1,500,000, with 4 employees, selling one on one with techs and to shop owners as well as auto dealerships

MANAGER AS A FRANCHISE DEVELOPER

Snap on Tools
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Took new franchisee through a six week ramp up training process, working with them one on one every day and night to ensure they were competent in running their own business
  • I also aided the North East Business Manager in all aspects of sales meeting presentations, equipment demos, product delivery, business relations, and achieving quota

DISTRICT MANAGER

Matco Tools
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Managed a 4-state New England sales district spanning Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts; support 24 distributors with 9,000 total customers generating $2.9 million annual sales
  • Recruit and qualify prospects; sell franchises requiring $130,000- $150,000 investment from franchisees
  • Train, motivate, and support distributors through one-on-one sessions and monthly sales meetings
  • Coordinate and conduct shows and seminars for end-users and distributors; develop and execute creative marketing programs
  • Oversee company house accounts and contracts as well as repossessions on past-due accounts
  • Monitor performance metrics and perform detailed business analysis of individual distributorships and overall district; prepare sales and business performance reports
  • Exceeded tech-ed goal and quota requirements

DISTRICT SALES / TERRITORY MANAGER

Hunter Engineering Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Manage the state of N.H
  • As a sales territory, selling high end automotive equipment to dealerships and private repair facilities
  • Finished up the year of 2007 as #1 in my district out of 20 territory sales managers in the New England region, and #54 of 335 sales reps
  • Nation wide
  • Achieved 141% of assigned goal quota by selling $972,344 in capital equipment, by means of cold calling, internet leads, and service rep
  • Leads
  • Create proposals, set up demos for equipment

DISTRICT MANAGER

Matco Tools
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Managed a 3-state New England sales district spanning Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont; supported 18 distributors with 5,850 total customers generating $2.5 million annual sales
  • Recruit and qualify prospects, sell franchises requiring $130,000 investment from franchisees
  • Trained, motivated, and supported distributors through one-on-one sessions and monthly sales meetings
  • Coordinated and conducted shows and seminars for end-users and distributors, developed and executed creative marketing programs
  • Oversee company house accounts and contracts as well as repossessions on past-due accounts
  • Monitor performance metrics and perform detailed business analysis of individual distributorships and overall district, prepared sales and business performance reports

FRANCHISED DISTRIBUTOR

Snap-On Tools
01.1990 - 01.1998
  • Purchased franchised distributorship and built from the ground up to become one of the top producers in the company
  • Managed all business aspects, growing customer base to 200 active accounts for sales of automotive tools and equipment
  • Created and implemented product marketing, advertising, merchandising displays, and incentive programs
  • Controlled inventory, prepared weekly/monthly franchise reports, managed accounts payable/receivable, and handled repossessions on delinquent accounts
  • Offered promotion to district management position after 5 years with company

Education

Associate of Science degree -

New Hampshire Vocational Technical College
Nashua
01.1988

Skills

  • Territory Management
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Business Analysis & Reporting
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Sales Skill Enhancement
  • Sales Relationship Development
  • Administrative Leadership

Managementprofile

I am a results-proven district manager offering a 32-year track record of achievements and strong core of sales, marketing, and general management qualifications. I have repeated success growing top-producing sales territories and building highly motivated teams of distributors that rank among the top performers regionally and nationally. Natural leader with impeccable integrity and strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. I am energetic, self-motivated, and goal-driven. Confident communicator with superior relationship selling skills., Top (number 1) Franchise Performance team for North East, 01/01/15 - 12/31/16, Top 15 District Manager in the country for Matco Tools, 01/01/10 - 12/31/11, Doubled district sales in just 4 years, Transforming a failing district with a long-term history of decline into a top 25% producer with a team of quality, motivated distributors who generated multimillion-dollar revenues annually and consistently outproducing national averages., Developed a franchised distributorship, Up to recognition as a top 10 producer in the Northeast, producing extraordinary 38% gross margins for 7 consecutive years.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Outdoor enthusiast
  • Riding motorcycle
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Methodical problem solver
  • Extremely organized
  • Proud parent of 3 adult kids who are professionals in their own fields

Qualifications Summary

  • Territory & District Management
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Marketing & Business Development
  • Business Analysis & Reporting
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Sales Training/People Development
  • Relationship Sales
  • Business Administration

Professional Highlights

  • Snap on Tools, SNAP ON TOOLS FRANCHISE OWNER / OPERATOR, 01/01/16 - present, Own and operate a franchise with Snap on Tools, covering much of Cumberland County of Maine. Took over a challenged area and brought sales up to $1,500,000, with 4 employees, selling one on one with techs and to shop owners as well as auto dealerships., SNAP ON TOOLS MANAGER AS A FRANCHISE DEVELOPER, 01/01/14 - 12/31/16, Took new franchisee through a six week ramp up training process, working with them one on one every day and night to ensure they were competent in running their own business. Aided the North East Business Manager in all aspects of sales meeting presentations, equipment demos, product delivery, business relations, and achieving quota.
  • Matco Tools, DISTRICT MANAGER, 01/01/08 - 12/31/14, Managed a 4-state New England sales district spanning Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts; supported 24 distributors with 9,000 total customers generating $2.9 million annual sales.
  • Hunter Engineering Company, DISTRICT SALES / TERRITORY MANAGER, 01/01/07 - 12/31/08, Managed the state of N.H. as a sales territory, selling high end automotive equipment to dealerships and private repair facilities.
  • MATCO TOOLS, DISTRICT MANAGER, 01/01/98 - 12/31/07, Managed a 3-state New England sales district spanning Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont; supported 18 distributors with 5,850 total customers generating $2.5 million annual sales.
  • Snap-On Tools, FRANCHISED DISTRIBUTOR, 01/01/90 - 12/31/98, Purchased franchised distributorship and built from the ground up to become one of the top producers in the company.

Affiliations

  • Certified PADI diver
  • Certified mariner captain and towing endorsement
  • motorcycle endorsement
  • personal activities include hiking the high sierras in New Mexico, cub scout leader, explorer group, coach of kids soccer and baseball

Timeline

Shop Manager

The Upholstery Shop
06.2024 - Current

FRANCHISE OWNER / OPERATOR

Snap on Tools
01.2016 - 06.2024

MANAGER AS A FRANCHISE DEVELOPER

Snap on Tools
01.2014 - 01.2016

DISTRICT MANAGER

Matco Tools
01.2008 - 01.2014

DISTRICT SALES / TERRITORY MANAGER

Hunter Engineering Company
01.2007 - 01.2008

DISTRICT MANAGER

Matco Tools
01.1998 - 01.2007

FRANCHISED DISTRIBUTOR

Snap-On Tools
01.1990 - 01.1998

Associate of Science degree -

New Hampshire Vocational Technical College
ROBERT J. REERA