Robert Galka

57 SOUTH PLAINS ROAD

SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489
(860) 681-8055
rgcc74ca@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
* An outside sales position with a industrial or construction oriented organizat
ion
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Increased sales $400,000 more than any previous at Florida Bearings
* 1999 Account Manager of the Year - Florida Bearings
* 1988 and 1993 Salesman of the Year - Clarklift of Connecticut
* Have developed business relationships calling on purchasing, maintenance, engi
neering and safety departments
* Have a reputation for being service and result oriented
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EXPERIENCE
Applied Industrial Technologies CT, MA
Account Manager
2009-
* Industrial Maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts
* Bearing, mechanical, industrial automation, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic,
Industrial supplies and repairs.
* OEM, MRO, Aggregates, Municipalities, Waste Water Treatment and GSA
(Government).
Devine Hydraulics Inc CT
, MA
SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE 2009-
* Sales of Hydraulic & Pneumatic Equipment
* Hydraulic Power Units, Pumps, Motors, Valves, Filters, Reservoirs, Cylinders,
Valves,
* Repairs to cylinders, valves, and mobile equipment for manufactures and constr
uction related equipment including maintenance contracts.
* Hydraulic hoses and fittings.
Motion Industries CT
ACCOUNT MANAGER 2006-2008
* Industrial Maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts
* Bearing, mechanical, industrial automation, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic r
eplacement parts
* Hose, rubber products and industrial supply products
* Responsible for calling on and developing new OEM and MRO accounts in a previo
usly unknown territory
* $600,000 in new sales for one year
Hyundai Forklift
CT, MA & NY
SALES MANAGER 2004-2006
* Sales of new and used forklifts, material handling equipment and rentals
* Planned Maintenance, service agreements and allied equipment
* Increase in business enabled company to hire 2 new mechanics
Florida Bearings West P
alm Beach, FL
ACCOUNT MANAGER 1998-2000
* Sales of bearings and power transmission to MRO and OEM users
* Lubricants, hydraulics, electrical components and conveyor systems
* Increased sales $400,000 more than any year previous
Clarklift of Connecticut Nor
th Haven, CT
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER 1987-1997
* New and Used material handling equipment and managed other equipment and servi
ce sales personnel
* Forklift, scissorlifts and aerial platforms
* Responsible for 3 other customer service salesmen, joint calls and problem sol
ving along with developing and maintaining accounts and territories
Bearings Inc.
Waterbury, CT
OUTSIDE SALES 1984-1987
* Sales of bearings and power transmission to MRO and OEM users
* Lubricants, hydraulics, electrical components and conveyor systems
Kaman Bearing CT
SERVICE CENTER MANAGER 1980-1984
* Sales of bearings and power transmission to MRO and OEM users
* Responsibilities for operating branch included inside sales, accounts receivab
les, inventory management and outside sales
Advance Bearings CT
INSIDE SALES 1977-1984
* Inside sales for bearings and power transmission to MRO and OEM users
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EDUCATION
Newbury College
Boston, MA
B.A. Marketing
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REFERENCES
Available Upon Request