Ryan Anderson

With over 20 years of experience in the green industry, I excel at building relationships. Whether in sales or operations, I am a hands on and engaging person who thrives in diverse and high pressure environments while maintaining a calm and leading role. Critical thinker with a strong desire to change the world!

Sales Manager/Sourcing Specialist 

Still Pond Nursery Sales, Inc 

Managed salescycle tomaintain solid customerbase, resulting in 2.5MM in sales

•Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods.

• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication and collaboration. • Sourced and qualified bids obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.

•Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.

•Employedproactiveandcollaborativeapproachestostrengthenrelationshipsandmanagecustomerneeds.

Operations Manager

Gateway Home and Garden Center, LLC

• Directed all operational logistics and sales pursuits of $3MM wholesale nursery and landscape supply business
• Executed all inventory management activities, including procurement, quality control, scrap and shrink, budgeted inventory levels, and physical inventory processes

•Hired, supervised, and trained all personnel,while maintaining best practices, product knowledge, safety, and customer service

• Revitalized unprofitable business by producing cumulative sales growth of over 1MM in first two years, reaching 4mm in final year.
• Coordinated logistics of efficient outbound deliveries, completing over 600 deliveries annually
• Managed IPM strategies, irrigation functionality and repair, and nutrient management programs to protect investment and deliver superior quality products
• Attended trade shows and networking events to increase company outreach and improve sales

Sales Manager 

Shemin Nurseries, INC

• Managed site-based operational and sales strategies at two locations in DC metro area

Increased sales at Manassas, VA site from 3.8MM to 5.8MM in two years, increasing profits, growth of transactions, and average transaction dollar amount by over 18%

•Controlled expenses to better than budgeted targets, as well as reduction of scrap and shrink

•Supervised and trained successful team of labor, sales associates, and drivers with focused improvement on customer service

• Experienced and proficient with site based accounting, administration, financial and strategic planning, merchandising, and stock replenishment • Maintained superior of proactive selling and servicing key accounts.

Bachelor of Science: Forestry

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI • 05/2023

• Completed specialized Forestry coursework and hands-on field-based curriculum