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RANDALL RIDER

New Holland

Summary

Top-producing Sales Manager with a history of achievement at all levels. Persuasive communicator and strategic planner with strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach. Expert in sales and team building bringing a 25-year track record of success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Northeast Sales Manager

Ferti Technologies Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive account plans for top-tier clients to maximize revenue potential across all product lines.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans tailored to the Northeast market.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged open communication, teamwork, and high standards of professionalism.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between sales, customer service, and operations teams to ensure seamless customer experiences.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to maintain high levels of client satisfaction, leading to increased referrals from satisfied customers.
  • Expanded brand visibility by conducting product presentations at industry trade shows and events.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Successfully launched new products in the Northeast market by cultivating partnerships with influential industry leaders.

Sales Manager

Genesis Turfgrass Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Successfully manage a distribution network with 12 sales representatives in the turf and ornamental market in the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Developed new revenue opportunities
  • Successfully manage all manufacturer and distributor relations in all sectors of industry
  • Developed protocols for inventory management and purchasing with operations team
  • Oversee sales meetings and training for all manufacturers and distributor representatives

National Sales Manager

Performance Nutrition
07.2010 - 03.2021
  • Successfully manage distribution accounts for all turf and ornamental products supplied by Performance Nutrition.
  • Oversee regional sales managers for the turf and ornamental product line.
  • Involved in product development and programs.
  • Develop pricing structure and programs for the distribution network.
  • Present technical information on products to educational attendees.
  • Develop training protocols for distribution sales reps.

Technical Sales Representative

Finch Turf Services
09.2009 - 07.2010
  • Successfully managed turf accounts for John Deere equipment sales and their allied partners.
  • Presented large proposals for capital expenditures for golf, sports turf and lawn care.

Technical Sales Representative

Fisher and Son Co., Inc
09.2001 - 09.2009
  • Successfully managed 150 end user accounts.
  • Prepared technical programs for end users.
  • Presented technical information to small groups.

Golf Course Superintendent

Garrison's Lake Golf Club
03.1999 - 09.2001
  • Successfully managed and maintained an 18-hole semiprivate golf course and clubhouse grounds.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised a crew of twelve; scheduled employees and made work assignments.
  • Investigated vendors, obtained and evaluated quotations for equipment and made recommendations.
  • Performed all purchasing of golf course maintenance chemicals, seed and supplies.
  • Prepared annual budget for labor, supplies, equipment and repairs.
  • Monitored capital and operating budgets and made necessary adjustments.
  • Commended for major improvements in grounds and facilities.

Gotham Golf Management
03.1998 - 03.1999

Golf Course Superintendent

Yorktowne Golf Club
03.1998 - 03.1999
  • Responsibly planned for and accomplished the daily management of an 18-hole public golf course.
  • Made work assignments and monitored the quality and progress of the work performed which included fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation, mowing of turf, tree and shrubbery maintenance, etc.
  • Accountable for the maintenance and repair of equipment

GF Management
03.1996 - 03.1998

Assistant Superintendent

Honey Run Golf & Country Club
03.1996 - 03.1998
  • Managed daily maintenance of the 18-hole golf course with a crew consisting of approximately 12-15 employees during the growing season.
  • Frequently in charge of maintenance operations during times the superintendent was occupied.

Irrigation Technician

ElDorado Country Club
06.1995 - 03.1996
  • Directly responsible for the repair and maintenance of a TORO 670 series irrigation system.
  • Performed general maintenance of golf course and equipment; mowing, golf course set-up and syringing greens.
  • Safely operated and repaired a variety of golf course equipment.

Education

B.S. Degree - Horticulture, Turfgrass Science

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
01.1995

Skills

  • Sales
  • Training and Development
  • Solution selling
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales leadership
  • Sales presentations
  • Account management
  • Strategic account development
  • New Business Acquisition
  • Client acquisition
  • Account development
  • Market development
  • Territory Management
  • Extensive personal network

Affiliations

  • Philadelphia Golf Course Superintendents Association
  • Eastern Shore Association of Golf Course Superintendents
  • Sports Turf Managers Association
  • Keystone Athletic Field Managers Organization (KAFMO)

Timeline

Northeast Sales Manager

Ferti Technologies Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

Genesis Turfgrass Inc.
03.2021 - 03.2023

National Sales Manager

Performance Nutrition
07.2010 - 03.2021

Technical Sales Representative

Finch Turf Services
09.2009 - 07.2010

Technical Sales Representative

Fisher and Son Co., Inc
09.2001 - 09.2009

Golf Course Superintendent

Garrison's Lake Golf Club
03.1999 - 09.2001

Gotham Golf Management
03.1998 - 03.1999

Golf Course Superintendent

Yorktowne Golf Club
03.1998 - 03.1999

GF Management
03.1996 - 03.1998

Assistant Superintendent

Honey Run Golf & Country Club
03.1996 - 03.1998

Irrigation Technician

ElDorado Country Club
06.1995 - 03.1996

B.S. Degree - Horticulture, Turfgrass Science

Oklahoma State University
RANDALL RIDER