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Robert Forbes

Summary

Enterprising Leader successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change. Highly detail-oriented and professional Manager successful at meeting and exceeding branch goals. Expertise in customer service relations and sales management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

Elders Rural Services
04.2012 - Current
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.

Branch Manager

Farmworks
04.2010 - 04.2012

Grew a struggling business from nearly closing down to become a very profitable business with a 40% market share in two years. The Company sod out of of their Branches.

  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.

Managing Director

Self
04.1999 - 04.2007

My Wife and I ran a very successful Retail Business that we leased off the Kukerin Co-Operative doubling all aspects of the business from Rural Products, Hardware and Groceries. After 8 years we decided to go around Australia, which we did for 3 years. I always knew I would be able to gain employment when we returned.

Education

Diploma - Wool Classing And Sheep And Wool

South Metropolitan TAFE
Fremantle, WA
12.1974

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Staff Training
  • Team Supervision
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Sales Expertise
  • Cost Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Staff Management
  • Goals and Performance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

While working for Elders Rural Services Moora during a difficult time for the Company and inheriting a very run down Branch, identified and acquired numerous high-value new clients for the company, growing the EBIT from $800k to $2.855M by spearheading development of targeting and servicing cliental, boosted customer satisfaction rating by 100%.

Timeline

Branch Manager

Elders Rural Services
04.2012 - Current

Branch Manager

Farmworks
04.2010 - 04.2012

Managing Director

Self
04.1999 - 04.2007

Diploma - Wool Classing And Sheep And Wool

South Metropolitan TAFE
Robert Forbes