ROBERT A.

ARROYO
3141 S. 28TH STREET
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53215
(414) 322-9159
rae18f36@westpost.net
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Career salesperson with proven track record of increasing
sales volumes and profit. Builds lasting relationships at
multiple organizational levels; CEO's, technical staff and
contractors. Accustom to working independently a
and participating in team environment.

Division 7-23 Group, Milwaukee, WI

April 2009 to Present
Regional Sales Manager
Management of mid-west sales channels within the north-central region for entire
line card for mechanical disciplines in CNC, HVACR, PLG, Roofing & OSHA. Represe
nting
Bi-Tec, Thaler Metal, DEKS, Acudor, RPI & Spinweld. Clients include AIA, PE, RC
I, CSI, CNC, & OEMs.
Applicable networks for end users & distributors in the mid-west.
*Sold national alliance with a large internet & catalog supply company.
*Added major player which accounts for 550,000 in added sales in 2010
*Increased market share by 15% in 2009 by adding 5 distributors.
Commercial Products Group, Chicago, IL
2000 to March 2009
North Central Sales Manager
Management of all sales channels within the north-central region for
Portals Plus, Roof Products & Systems, Milcor, Ampco, Selkirk, Heat Fab & Ward I
ndustries.
*Exceeded sales budget six of past eight years. Exceeded budget in 2008 by 19%.
*Increased stack & breech by 292% in 2008.
*Secured mid-west distribution for Milcor access and hatch business with MI & IP
.
*Channels included distribution, internet sales & independent sales agencies.
*Managed 78 representatives and 124 distributors via the 7 companies in the Mid
west.
NCH Corporation, Irving, TX

1997 to 2000
District Manager
Southeastern Wisconsin sales representative actively selling and serving
large retail market suppliers with Danco and Perfect-Match products.
*Personally established nineteen new accounts in fiscal year 1999.
*Increased sales volume by $262,000 or 32% in fiscal year 1998.
*Major clients served: Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, & hardware retailers.
Lasco Bathware Company, Anaheim, CA
1995 to 1996
District Manager
Successfully sold plumbing fixtures to mechanical contracting market.
Coordinated with owners, architects and specification engineers & distributors.
*Increased $4.1M sales region by 22% within two years through aggressive acquisi
tion of new accounts and excellent service to existing accounts.
*Exceeded sales quota for high-end fixture market.
*Prospected and closed new distributor partner in the region.

ROBERT A. ARROYO

Stickler & Associates, Milwaukee, WI

1990-1995
Manufacturers Representative
Actively sold commercial and residential plumbing products with principals:
Bradley Corporation, Elkay, Sloan Valve Company,Turbo-Torch and Aqua Glass.

*Increased fiscal year 1994 sales by 21% with Elkay dealer network.
*Pioneered for Masco Corporation: Surel high-end kitchens and Huppe bath systems
.
*Trained dealer network and generated 39% sales increase.
Specialty Underwriters Inc., Oak Creek, WI
1988-1989
Technical Sales Representative
*Cold called, planned, negotiated and sold property and casualty insurance.
Midwest region: 10 central states selling to CEO's, CFO's & directors.
Anheuser-Busch, Eagle Brand Division, Milwaukee, WI.
1985-1989
Sales Manager
*Pioneered Eagle Snacks, a new flagship product, from zero to two million plus i
n sales.
*Developed and Lead marketing strategy for southeastern Wisconsin calling on acc
ounts for on &off premise.
*Supervised salesman and office staff. Handled corporate calls at A, B & C level
s.

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Dale Carnegie Sales Institute