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Ryan Rolfes

St. Paul,MN

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in managing, growing business, sales training, and performance coaching. Successfully increased sales, and revenue through strategic program development, effective communication, and fostering team growth across multiple locations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Platform Retail Sales Trainer

Legay Restoration
Plymouth, Minnesota
04.2025 - Current

Key Achievement: Drove retail and upgrade revenue from $3M to $9M in a single year — a 200% increase — through strategic training program development and consistent sales coaching.

  • Managed training and development for 100+ project managers and sales representatives across 2 companies and 16 locations, aligning performance with organization-wide standards.
  • Designed and delivered comprehensive, multi-format sales training programs — including onboarding, in-home, in-office, group, and virtual sessions — aligned with company-wide sales strategies.
  • Assessed team performance through direct observation, role-plays, and sales metrics to identify skill gaps and drive measurable improvement.
  • Collaborated with sales leadership to assess sales processes and implement best practices across local and remote markets.
  • Led weekly Manager and Project Manager training sessions, fostering consistent development and accountability across the organization.
  • Provided ongoing mentorship and follow-up training to sustain long-term sales performance and team growth.

Retail Project Consultant

Legacy Restoration
Plymouth, Minnesota
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Highest Retail Sales in Company: Sold Over 2.4 Million in retail exterior renovation.
  • Sales & Consulting: Conduct in-home consultations, assess client needs, and present proposals for roofing, siding, windows, and decks.
  • Property Inspections: Perform exterior inspections to assess damage or renovation needs, including climbing ladders to evaluate roofing and gutters.
  • Lead Generation & Pipeline: Generated new business through networking and referrals, managing provided company leads to expand client base.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources for restoration initiatives.
  • Estimating & Contracting: Prepare accurate project scopes, estimates, and contracts; close sales at competitive margins.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact, building trust and ensuring high client satisfaction from initial meeting to project completion.
  • Production Handoff: Collaborate with production/installation teams to ensure accurate, timely execution of the contracted project.
  • CRM Utilization: Documented client interactions, project specifications, and updates within company CRM to maintain accurate project records.

Owner/Operator

Timberwolf Inn
Marcell, Minnesota
07.2016 - 04.2023

● Increased sales 86% in 6 years by controlling cost of goods, developing new menus, events,

engaging the community and employee engagement.

● Recruited, hired, & trained staff to provide excellent customer service and maintain culinary

standards to exceed expectations of guests.

● Coordinated and oversaw events, menu planning, guest satisfaction, and safety standards.

Developed and launched targeted marketing campaigns to attract new guests.

● Apply, maintain and remain in good standing with the state and county for proper license

and legal requirements to serve food, alcohol, and lodge people on premise.

  • Gained culinary experience in various kitchen roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
12-2011

Skills

  • Sales training
  • Sales coaching
  • Training program creation
  • Program development
  • Sales process optimization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Objection handling
  • Closing techniques
  • Sales data analysis
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Performance coaching
  • Strategic thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management

Timeline

Platform Retail Sales Trainer

Legay Restoration
04.2025 - Current

Retail Project Consultant

Legacy Restoration
08.2023 - 04.2025

Owner/Operator

Timberwolf Inn
07.2016 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science -

University of Minnesota
Ryan Rolfes