Gary Armstrong: Franchise Owner / Operator in Huntington Beach, CA

Independent distributor of route based sales for the automotive repair industry. Responsible for all aspects of business including; sales, order planning, inventory levels, bookkeeping, vehicle and computer maintenance.

Recruited sales and service team. Directed day-to-day operations, commissions, purchasing, equipment tracking and payroll. Key administrator and contact for all contracts regarding sales, service and technical support. Tracked and forecasted monthly and annual sales for the Sporting Goods consumer market. Developed effective marketing, promotional and merchandising strategies to expand market presence. Developed integrated systems for tracking all aspects of sample, equipment and sales tools. Conceived, helped facilitate design, tested and implemented hand-held sales and inventory scanner system for major accounts and factories. Designed electronic sales presentation templates and sales tools. Achieved and maintained double-digit increases in sales for customer base for five consecutive years.