Geoff Mccord

Continue my journey in a retail setting where I can utilize my past experience and knowledge to assist and service the general public.

Banquet and part time restaurant bartender - Tides Inn Resort

(2017-03)

Full time restaurant bartender - Tides Inn Resort

(2018)

Recruited by start-up Company for the development of company owned locations in major marine markets in the US, introducing a German brand of sailing yachts. - Bavaria Yachts USA

(2011-02 - 2016-12)

Recruited by start-up Company for the development of company owned locations in major marine markets in the US, introducing a German brand of sailing yachts. Duties included recruiting and hiring of general managers, sales and service personnel. Training sales staff on the product and approving all contracts for presentation to retail buyers with final approval.

• Set guidelines for proper display of inventory at all locations as well as layout and display at all yacht shows where Bavaria USA was an exhibitor.

Manufacture Representative (Sales Manager) - Beneteau USA

(1985 - 2010)

First American employee for this European based manufacture managing the Eastern US territory from Toronto, Canada to Houston Texas. Recruited, evaluated, and approved new dealerships through extensive cold calling. Trained, motivated and monitored 50+ dealerships in product knowledge, sales and customer retention. Assisted dealerships in maintaining proper inventory for their market salespeople in product knowledge, sales and customer retention.

• Tracked and maintained sales results in reaching required goals for each location.

Undergraduate studies (1971 - 1972)

Certificate - Wine and liquor course (1973-06 - 1973-06)

Bar tending - Steak & Ale

Bar tending - Carolina Inn (Columbia, SC)