Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Robert Ridgeway

Bryan,TX

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Outside Sales Representative

H&E Equipment Services Inc.
01.2020 - Current
  • Increased territory sales by building strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Established rapport with potential customers through cold calling and presenting product offerings tailored to their needs.
  • 2020-R7 District 1- Rookie Of The Year Award, Gold New Sales, Bronze Active Accounts
  • 2021-R7 District 1- Top Performer, Gold Active Accounts, Gold Fleet Sales, Bronze Rental Revenue, Gold New Sales
  • 2022- R7 District 1- Top Performer, Gold Active Accounts, Gold Rental Revenue, Gold Fleet Sales, Gold New Sales

Inside Sales Representative

H&E Equipment Services Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Inside Sales Coordinator

We-Rent-It
01.2017 - 02.2019

Service Department Manager

TEAM Of Navasota
01.2016 - 12.2017

Turned the service department profitable with high customer service ratings across all GM, Jeep and Dodge Brands so the owner could sell it

Senior Service Advisor/Trainer

Gulf State Toyota/Atkinson Toyota
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined service processes for improved efficiency and productivity within the department.
  • Led a team of advisors to consistently achieve monthly performance targets and objectives.
  • Mentored junior advisors, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to enhance their skills.
  • Created Process

Service Advisor

Atkinson Toyota
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved efficiency and increased daily appointments.
  • Reduced wait times with efficient coordination of service tasks among technicians.
  • Increased repeat business, establishing rapport and trust with customers through attentive listening and clear communication.

District Sales Manager- West Coast

Pavestone
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies for the district.
  • Improved team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
  • Expanded market share with targeted account management and new business development initiatives.
  • Increased $110,000,000 in sales from start date as DSM by showing true customer service
  • Exceeded annual sales targets through strategic planning, territory optimization, and customer relationship building.

Sales Representative

Pavestone
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Took a territory (that 6 people before me failed to create revenue) from $45,000 in yearly sales to $8,000,000 yearly sales within one year

Assistant Sales Representative

Pavestone
05.2003 - 12.2004

Seasonal Merchandiser

Pavestone
01.2003 - 04.2003

Future Store Manager Program

Home Depot
06.2002 - 12.2002

Education

High School Diploma -

Livingston High School
Livingston, TX

Associate of Science - Petrochemical Operations

College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX

Skills

  • Building Relationships
  • Share Knowledge With Others
  • Team Work
  • Driving Sales

Timeline

Outside Sales Representative

H&E Equipment Services Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Inside Sales Representative

H&E Equipment Services Inc.
02.2019 - Current

Inside Sales Coordinator

We-Rent-It
01.2017 - 02.2019

Service Department Manager

TEAM Of Navasota
01.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Service Advisor/Trainer

Gulf State Toyota/Atkinson Toyota
01.2014 - 12.2015

Service Advisor

Atkinson Toyota
01.2011 - 12.2014

District Sales Manager- West Coast

Pavestone
01.2007 - 12.2010

Sales Representative

Pavestone
01.2005 - 12.2006

Assistant Sales Representative

Pavestone
05.2003 - 12.2004

Seasonal Merchandiser

Pavestone
01.2003 - 04.2003

Future Store Manager Program

Home Depot
06.2002 - 12.2002

High School Diploma -

Livingston High School

Associate of Science - Petrochemical Operations

College of The Mainland
Robert Ridgeway