Robert L. Murdoch
Chowchilla,California
Summary
Retired Salesman with 40+ years sales experience. Looking for part time work in either sales or sales support.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Sales/Business Development rolls. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
More than 40 years’ experience in marketing/sales in agriculture. (Tractors, Harvesting Equipment, Self-Unloading Semi Trailers, Soil Amendments). Increase sales in all facets of employment. Personnel Management possess excellent organizational, administrative, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Complete assigned projects on time. A hard worker fulfills all duties with effectiveness and enthusiasm. Oversee the work activities of numerous personnel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, communicate with others in a congenial, effective, and influential manner, obtaining optimum levels of staff efficiency while fostering high morale. Experienced in Microsoft Word/Office/Excel/PowerPoint, CRM programs, P&L, Budgeting, Projecting, Invoicing, dispatching ensuring deliveries are made in a timely fashion.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contract Sales
Bio-Fertilizers & Bio-Nutrients
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Introducing Bio-Fertilizers & Bio-Nutrients in the California-Arizona Agricultural Markets for companies from foreign countries. Accomplishing this by creating a dealer network with established Agricultural Fertilizer Dealers, Coordinating Test trials for product testing in the Agricultural markets, negotiating pricing, overseeing deliveries. Acting as the U.S. Representative for these companies.
Regional Sales Agronomist
Afrikelp-USA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- One of two Sales Agronomists, introducing/selling Afrikelp Sea Weed extract to farmers in California while creating a Dealer Sales Network in California as well as other parts of the U.S.A. In this short length of time (3 ½ months) I have brought on 9 new sales dealerships in California and Arizona, Oregon and Florida.
California Sales Representative
N-Drip Gravity Flow Irrigation
04.2020 - 10.2020
- N-Drip has only been in California for 1 year. Responsible in creating a complete marketing base, by creating a Distributor Network as well as selling direct to the farmers throughout California. Oversee all sales, design and installation of N-Drip irrigation systems. Territory consists of the entire state of California.
Owner
Murdoch Enterprises and Company LLC
Chowchilla, CA
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Processing Raw Dairy Manure into a viable Soil Amendment, marketing the finished product to the Agricultural Market in the Tri County area. Ensuring the process is in accordance with the guidelines set by the U.S. Composting Council. Supervising a crew of 6. Creating sales orders/Invoices, Budgets, monitoring P&L, created a CRM for customer retention, creating delivery maps, and dispatching trucks for the delivery of finished product.
Sr. Product Sales Manager-West
Synagro
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Overseeing the sales and distribution of Compost to the Agricultural and Landscape Markets. Market Areas consist of Central & Southern California, Western Arizona, Austin, Texas, and Charlotte County, Florida. Sold out 3 plants the last 3 years. Increased revenues in all locations. Increased market share throughout entire locations. Rebuilt Sales Territories created a new market in Austin, Texas. Work closely with other divisions within the company; Technical Services, Operations, Compliance & Regulatory. Utilizing CRM program, Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Power Point programs.
- Assisted Land Application Division in Merced County, (Ca.) gain an additional 2,500 acres for their operation. Dispatched trucks to haul compost to customers. Oversee the sales and productivity of 3 Product Sales Managers.
Outside Sales Representative
Amerine Systems, Inc.
Oakdale, Calif
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Marketing and designing irrigation systems for Agriculture and Industrial. Re-establish both the Agriculture and Industrial markets. Marketing pumping, irrigation, & filtration systems. From Micro Systems to Pivot and Lateral Systems. Designing and implementing wastewater systems. Territory encompassing Central San Joaquin Valley north to the southern section of the Sacramento Valley.
California Sales Representative
Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc.
Boise, Idaho
05.2006 - 10.2010
- Marketing of self-unloading commodity trailers. Re-establish market share through direct sales. Marketing base consists of Agriculture, Green Waste and Composting, Bio-Solids and Government Agencies. Helped in the development of trailers to meet California’s Strict Bridge Law. Became efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Created brochures, mailers and Power Point Presentations. Secured setup and manned Trade Shows. Over night travel 80%.
Outside Sales Representative
Dickey Petroleum
Merced, California
04.2003 - 05.2006
- Established a new territory in Merced, Madera and Fresno Counties. Marketing Petroleum Products in assigned area. Over seeing the delivery of all products. Became the top salesman for both store locations (Turlock and Merced).
Factory Sales Representative
Weiss-McNair Ramacher
Chico, California
10.2002 - 03.2003
- Marketing nut harvesting equipment through a dealer network. Worked closely with dealers, farmers, over saw delivery and training of new equipment. Over night travel 40%.
Outside Sales Representative
Kuckenbecker Tractor Co.
Madera, California
05.1997 - 10.2002
- Marketed New Holland and other short line equipment in Madera and Merced County. Demo and deliver new equipment as needed. Customer base consisted of Farmers, Landscapers, and Government Agencies. Increased sales by 16%.
Area Manager
ATI Machinery, Inc.
Five Points, California
03.1983 - 05.1997
- Originally began my career with ATI as a Credit & Collections Manager, over saw all credit and collection activity for 3 divisions, (Long Term Lease, Construction, Short Term Agriculture Rentals), Transferred out to Area Manager Position. Rented farm equipment to farmers. Over saw the marketing, delivery and repair of equipment. Over night travel 40%.
Assistant Credit Manager
Northrup King Co.
Fresno, Calif
05.1979 - 02.1983
- Performed all aspects of Credit Managing, obtaining and checking credit applications from dealers, collecting all moneys due, reconciling accounts.
- Western Division
Assistant Cotton Gin Manager
Anderson, Clayton Co.
Chowchilla, Calif
06.1972 - 08.1978
- Began career as a laborer at the Chowchilla California Oil Processing plant, promoted to Assistant Cotton Gin Manager. Created and monitored loans in excess of $5,000,000.00. Supervised All aspects of the Cotton Gin operations (3 Cotton Gins, 48 employees).
Education
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, California05.1979
Ag Business
Fresno State College
Fresno, CalifSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Affiliations
- Former Member of United States Composting Council
- Former member of California Pest Control Advisors
- Lions Club Past President
- Freemason
- Shriners International, Tehran Shrine, Fresno, Ca., Past Treasurer. Territory comprised of 6 counties.
- Shriners, Currently Secretary/Treasurer of Merced-Mariposa Shrine Club
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Cooking
- Reading
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Historical Exploration
- Fundraising Events
Timeline
Independent Contract Sales
Bio-Fertilizers & Bio-Nutrients
03.2022 - 01.2025
Regional Sales Agronomist
Afrikelp-USA
10.2020 - 03.2022
California Sales Representative
N-Drip Gravity Flow Irrigation
04.2020 - 10.2020
Owner
Murdoch Enterprises and Company LLC
04.2015 - 10.2020
Sr. Product Sales Manager-West
Synagro
09.2011 - 04.2015
Outside Sales Representative
Amerine Systems, Inc.
11.2010 - 09.2011
California Sales Representative
Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc.
05.2006 - 10.2010
Outside Sales Representative
Dickey Petroleum
04.2003 - 05.2006
Factory Sales Representative
Weiss-McNair Ramacher
10.2002 - 03.2003
Outside Sales Representative
Kuckenbecker Tractor Co.
05.1997 - 10.2002
Area Manager
ATI Machinery, Inc.
03.1983 - 05.1997
Assistant Credit Manager
Northrup King Co.
05.1979 - 02.1983
Assistant Cotton Gin Manager
Anderson, Clayton Co.
06.1972 - 08.1978
Ag Business
Fresno State College
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College