Objective
Outside sales position within the marine industry utilizing my extensive sales experience and my knowledge of various shipboard systems. Open to relocation at my expense to SE US location.
Experience
FLButler, LLC, Union KY
2010-Present
Sales and Marketing Consultant / Principal
Formed company to consult organizations with sales and marketing efforts.
Doubled affiliate sales in first season taking brand to over $1mm in sales
Building relationships with key personnel at the top affiliate accounts to position our brand
Assist with SEO link building to effectively keep brands in top search results
BARTON AND GRAY MARINERS CLUB, Naples & West Palm Beach FL
2007-2010
Private membership club providing a unique approach to yachting with access to well known luxury brand Hinckley Picnic Boats in Florida and New England States.
Southeast Regional Sales Representative – 1099 Independent Rep
Direct sales of private memberships to high net worth individuals and corporate clients. Managed two locations in South Florida coordinating sales demos, hosting high profile events showcasing our boats and networking with private clubs and communities in Naples and Palm Beach.
Built brand awareness for this start-up company within the Florida territory
Developed a network of relationships with high net-worth individuals and C-level executives, general managers of private residential communities and prestigious yacht clubs
Negotiated with yacht club managers for docking facilities and access for our members
Operated yachts as needed for repairs and relocation
RUGBY IPD, CORP., Fort Myers, Florida
2006-2007
National company serving the kitchen and bath industry with countertop surfacing materials, laminates, cabinet doors and accessories.
Territory Sales Representative
Business to business sales to existing and new customer base, including cabinet shops, solid surface and granite fabricators, home builders, remodeling contractors, kitchen and bath designers and architects. Efficiently managed a multi county geographic territory in SW Florida.
Generated $4 million in sales through extensive network of cabinet shops, fabricators and end users
Captured additional sales by reviving accounts that became dormant due to prior poor sales management
Built loyal relationships with a network of fabricators and cabinet shops through support and referral of builders obtained through the cold calling process
LIGHTHOUSE HOME AND MARINE SERVICES, INC., Fort Myers, Florida
1999-2006
Personal property management company; managed private yachts, personal watercraft, automobiles, vacation homes and personal property for absentee owners in SW Florida.
Personal Property Manager / Principal
Established company to manage clients’ vacation home on Ft. Myers Beach, personal vehicles including autos and motorcycles, personal watercraft, and private yacht.
Supervised the major re-fit of owners 65’ Azimut Motor-Yacht: completed project within budget and on time
Handled the yacht as needed for service, haul outs and general upkeep
Managed owners two previous yachts - Sea-Ray 46’ Express and 50’ Sundancer
Worked with the new owner during the yacht sale process to orient them with the vessels systems and handling
Education
High School graduate
Hands on sales training from one of the best educators - my father.
Certification
Skils
Strong mechanical aptitude
Yachting systems knowledge including main propulsion, cooling, shore side power, waste water treatment, navigation equipment.
All Microsoft products
Limited HTML and website structure
SEO and inbound marketing
Currently located near Cincinnati and the International airport. Available for midwest territory or relocation to SE coastal region at my expense.