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Bob Burke is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in retail, account management, and sales operations. He has held various leadership positions, including Senior Market Manager, Brand Advocate, and Owner, and has developed expertise in training, team building, and consumer electronics. With a strong educational background in Business/Music from Appalachian State University, Bob has built a strong foundation in sales, marketing, and general management. Throughout his career, Bob has worked with top brands such as LG Home Entertainment, Home Depot, and Bob's American Inc, and has a proven track record of driving sales growth, building relationships, and delivering results.

Experience

  • Creative Channel Retail, Marketstar
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area
    • Senior Market Manager, Trainer - LG Home Electronics
      • Jan 2013 - Present
      • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

      Build and maintain relationships with client store management and staff to facilitate LG Home Entertainment product sales. Primary responsibilities include training, sales, mentoring, motivation, and display management in the greater Charlotte, NC market area. Client stores include Best Buy, HHGregg, Conn's, Costco, Sam's Club and Sears.

  • Actionlink Marketing
    • Charlotte, North Carolina and 75 mile radius
    • Brand Advocate, Trainer - LG Home Electronics
      • Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
      • Charlotte, North Carolina and 75 mile radius

      This and Bob's current position are the same. LG changed management companies at the end of 2012

  • Artisan Shutter
    • Worked out of Charlotte, NC covering North and South Carolina
    • Sales Manager, Trainer, Key Account Manager
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      • Worked out of Charlotte, NC covering North and South Carolina

      Wholesale and Retail • Key major account manager - provided sales, training and support for 50 Home Depot stores in North and South Carolina • Created and maintained relationships with window treatment dealers, and did in-home consultation and sales directly to consumers •

  • Skandia Window Fashions
    • Home Based - Covered NC, SC, TN
    • District Sales Manager, Trainer
      • Jan 2002 - Jan 2007
      • Home Based - Covered NC, SC, TN

      Created, managed and maintained relationships with dealers and designers for this multiline fabricator of window treatments - Blinds, Shades, and Shutters • Responsibilities included sales of existing and new products, training, motivation, support • Travelled North and South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee • Won 2003, 2005, 2006 Award for Most New Account Business • Also won East Region, 2006 East Region Salesperson of the Year

  • Bob's American Inc
    • Pineville, NC
    • Owner, Sales, Marketing and General Manager
      • Jun 1984 - Dec 2001
      • Pineville, NC

      Two primary businesses: 1) Bob's Music, a retail musical instrument and equipment store with teaching studios and 2) Bob's Flags • Interacted with Consumer and Wholesale Customers on a daily basis • Managed staff of 15 in a retail / manufacturing / distribution center environment • Developed all catalogs, advertising, and marketing programs • Built and maintained database of 18,000 active mail order customers • Located, contracted, and participated in 15-20 consumer, wholesale, and trade shows annually throughout the Southeast • Implemented national magazine advertising • Created all computer business supply chain procedures and documentation • Direct importing of flag and banner products from China for national distribution

Education

  • 1976 - 1980
    Appalachian State University
    Double Major, Business / Music

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