Scott Rhodes

Experience

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  Islander Boat Center

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2005

  Sales Manager

  Assisted in training and management of sales team and processes. Generated new sales as well as upgrading existing customers into higher revenue generating models. Managed all aspects of companies average $3,000,000 A.C.V. in used inventory, from day of trade-in to day of resale with multiple inventory turns each year. Managed highly successful trade shows including hiring and training of temporary sales staff of up to 15 salespersons. Spear headed initial start-up of multiple new locations including sales and support staff hiring, training and overall business management. Consistently one of the top performers within the company and industry. Achieved several yearly multi-million dollar sales awards. Personally responsible for bringing hundreds of first time owners in to the boating industry. Show less

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  Through The Cameras Eye LLC

  Jan 2004 - now

  Drone Pilot, Content Creator, Founder

  + FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot+ Video services for events, mapping, product sales, MLS listings, land surveys and website and marketing efforts+ Specializing in MLS listings for luxury homes and yachts+ Web and show based sales of original art work and photography

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  Secured Maine Trust

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Regional Director

  Serviced existing clients and cultivated new clients for Finance and Escrow Services, as well as Sales Management Software, with Marine Brokers and Dealers in the territory of MD, DE and VA via telephone, email, and outside sales

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  YachtWorld

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2015

  Regional Sales Manager

  Managed diverse existing client base and improved individual clients ROI for industry leading digital marketing, advertising and software solutions provider. Met or exceeded all new revenue generating goals while consistently increasing monthly existing client revenue using a consultative sales and account management approach. A top performer every year with the company, both directly with YachtWorld and overall in the top 5 performers for parent company Dominion Marine Media.Assisted training of new Regional Manager hires. Considered a source within the industry of knowledge, foresight and resources to help connect companies in mutually beneficial relationships. Show less

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  Boats Group

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Senior Regional Manager

  Boats Group became the parent company for YachtWorld.com. Managed diverse existing client base of up to 348 client accounts. Improved individual clients ROI for industry leading digital marketing, advertising and software solutions provider. Met or exceeded all new revenue generating goals while consistently increasing monthly existing client revenue using a consultative sales and account management approach. A top performer every year with the company, both directly with YachtWorld and overall in the top 5 performers for parent company Boats Group.Assisted training of new Regional Manager hires. Considered a source within the industry of knowledge, foresight and resources to help connect companies in mutually beneficial relationships. Show less

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  Annapolis Yacht Sales & Services

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Director of Sales

  The Director of Sales for Annapolis Yacht Sales manages and coordinates all activities of the new /used sail and power boat Sales Teams. Involved in all aspects of sales including relationships with manufacturers, inventory management, and present at boat shows.Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Oversees and manages brokers on a day-to-day basis.2. Responsible for setting and achieving sales goals.3. Coordinates and conducts weekly sales meetings.4. Follows AYS company meeting protocol schedule.5. Ensures boat displays (at all boat shows) are stellar.6. Acts as facilitator to ensure positive relationships and communications with manufacturers. 7. Teams with Marketing Director to plan and establish best practices for AYS.8. Develops and executes AYS Sales Training schedule.9. Assists with managing new boat/trade boat inventory levels.10. Ensures best practices are being followed. 11. Ensures best CEM solution is in place. 12. Updates broker manual as needed.13. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Show less

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  Johnson Controls

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

  Service Sales Representative
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  VETUSMAXWELL, INC

  Mar 2023 - now

  Customer Service Specialist