Bob Grasse

About Bob Grasse

Dynamic and accomplished Sales Manager with a proven record in sales, sales management, and business segment development. Started my career in printing paper sales with a blank slate and built a robust book of business through a combination of cold calling, referrals, and exceptional service! During my tenure at Lewis Paper International, promoted to Sales Manager leading a team of sales representatives in the Midwest and Colorado. Responsible for budgeting, goal setting/planning, and working with the team in the market, to the meet our sales objectives!Charged with creating and building a wide format business segment from the ground up at Lewis. Developed the business plan, recruited suppliers, created product mix, customer catalog and marketing plan. Tirelessly educated and motivated our sales team and sold externally to build demand with existing and new customers. The program exceeded expectations, revenue grew exponentially, with a positive impact on the company bottom line in 12 months!Presently Midwest Wide Format Sales Manager at Lindenmeyr Munroe, the leading North American distributor of paper, wide format, and packaging. Working with our talented sales team throughout the Midwest, having a ton of fun and success helping existing and new customers grow the wide format segment of their print business. Additionally, winning sales in new business verticals e.g.(wall décor, personalization, textiles, and soft signage). The nucleus of the program is our amazing Wide Format Experience Center in Trenton, NJ, in this expansive creative space our highly skilled team uses the latest print equipment technology and materials, to find for our customers, the best solution for everything wide format!Everyone has their own story; what is yours?

Experience

1. Wide Format Sales Manager

   Lindenmeyr Munroe

   Jul 2022 — Present · Carol Stream, IL, US

Education

• University of Iowa

  BBA, Marketing

Skills

• Wide Format Printing
• Email Marketing
• Folding Cartons
• Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Marketing
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• Sales Management
• Advertising
• Print Management
• Digital Printing
• Direct Mail
• Sales Process
• Direct Sales
• Key Account Management
• Corrugated
• Flexo
• Market Planning
• Variable Data Printing
• Offset Printing
• Sales Operations
• B2b
• Sales
• Direct Marketing
• Labels
• New Business Development
• Selling
• Color Management
• Marketing Communications
• Print on Demand