Robert Stanford
Brunswick,Gerogia_US
Summary
Dynamic Sales Executive with a proven track record at Target, leveraging sales expertise and exceptional customer service to drive market share growth. Successfully trained new representatives and cultivated strong client relationships, enhancing loyalty and retention. Adept at analyzing market trends to implement effective strategies, resulting in significant business development.
Self-motivated outside sales professional experienced in both technical and non-technical, fast-paced team environments. Relationship building and closing expert.
Enthusiastic Sales and Customer Service professional with expertise in communication and negotiating. Driven to provide superior quality customer service. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue. Highly adept at training, managing, coaching and mentoring sales and customer service associates with talent for interacting with staff at all levels of organization and public.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Target
Brunswick,GA
02.2010 - 09.2021
- Led sales team to achieve quarterly targets through strategic planning and customer engagement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies, increasing market share within competitive environments.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product promotions and enhancements.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key clients, enhancing customer loyalty and retention rates.
- Participated in industry trade shows to represent company and generate valuable leads for future business growth.
Classroom Teacher
Glynn County Board Of Education
Brunswick, GA
07.1999 - 06.2009
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Led professional development workshops focused on integrating technology into teaching practices.
- Engaged with parents and community stakeholders to support student achievement initiatives.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Classroom Teacher
Maui County School District
08.1988 - 05.1998
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized various assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enhanced student learning experiences.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and tailor instruction effectively.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-1986
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Troy State University
Brunswick,Ga05-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Sales expertise
- Sales presentations
Timeline
Sales Executive
Target
02.2010 - 09.2021
Classroom Teacher
Glynn County Board Of Education
07.1999 - 06.2009
Classroom Teacher
Maui County School District
08.1988 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Valdosta State University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Troy State University