Robert Hohmann has over 15 years of experience in sales management, real estate, and recruiting. He currently serves as Vice President of Sales for Talon Industries, where he leads global sales initiatives and has increased printer and ink sales significantly. Prior to this, he worked as a real estate agent and investor, CEO of an investment property company, and executive recruiter. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology and various real estate and mortgage licenses.
1. ROBERT HOHMANN rhomeman@gmail.com
22128 Red Jacket Lane, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639 813-943-9683
SALES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Sales expertise focused on educating and building confidence with the consumer
Accomplished and well-respected management professional with extensive sales experience across multiple
platforms and industries. Strong leadership and relationship building skills; identify key decision makers and
build loyal and lasting business alliances to drive revenue growth. Effectively manage staff to ensure
corporate goal attainment. Entrepreneurial visionary; highly ethical with a strong knowledge of corporate
dynamics, vertical markets, channel partnerships, and new business development. Computer proficiency:
Adobe Professional, Photoshop, MS Office, and custom label operating software programs. Bachelor of Science,
Industrial Technology.
KEY STRENGTHS
Training & Motivating Staff | Setting & Achieving Goals | Team Building & Strategic Planning | CRM
Product Knowledge & Presentations | Competitive Analysis | Lead Generation | Client Business Requirements
New Business Development | Contract Negotiations | Value-Added Solutions | Analytical & Decisive
CAREER EXPERIENCE
TALON INDUSTRIES, INC., Odessa, FL 2011 - Present
Emerging global leader in manufacturing/supply of high-quality industrial ink jet/solid wax inks, make-up fluids,
solvents, cleaning solutions, printing equipment, and labeling systems for manufacturing/packaging industries.
Vice President, Sales
Lead global sales and marketing initiatives of printing equipment and ink solutions to the commercial
manufacturing and packaging industries; generating $2.6M in annual revenues. Conduct client site
evaluation, needs assessment, and product demonstrations to develop custom solutions. Generate bid
proposals, negotiate pricing, assist with 3rd party capital financing, oversee product shipping, and deliver
end-user training, as needed. Manufacture and provide custom ink solutions for continuous ink jet,
thermal ink jet, and high resolution printers, to include United Bar Code Systems, Ink.Jet, Weber, Digital
Design, as well as legacy Videojet, Marsh, Willett, DOD, Trident, Diagraph, Loveshaw, ITI, Domino,
Markem, Foxjet, and LINX systems. Represent multiple printer equipment lines, ranging from $1K to $30K
each. Extensive vendor interaction to create and implement marketing campaigns and promotions; design
flyers and brochures utilizing Adobe Professional and Photoshop. Oversee and mentor 15 field
technicians; facilitate end-user maintenance and repair.
⦁ Coordinate and lead participation in annual SouthPack Regional Trade Show; generating $30K-$80K
additional revenue.
⦁ Achieved 300% increase in continuous inkjet printer sales for Talon S480 and Best Code Printer
models.
⦁ Increased high resolution printer sales by 25% and related ink sales 500% (2011-present).
⦁ Led website optimization initiative to drive market share; analyze and monitor ROI of pay-per-click
marketing campaign (2015).
⦁ Recognized for developing and creating value within customer relationships to improve sales
performance and profit margins.
⦁ Partnered with integrator and currently functioning as a consultant to enter pharmaceutical/medical
sales segment. Developing custom solutions to meet increased bar code demand for federal FDA
compliance.
⦁ Guest Speaker; Cognex UDI Symposium for the pharmaceutical industry (Dec. 2015),
MASTER REDEVELOPMENT, Holiday, FL 2008 - 2012
Investment property company, specializing in real estate foreclosure sales.
CEO
Concurrent with Realtor position. Conducted thorough property searches, liens, and other information to
identify and target distressed properties.
Realtor / Charles Rutenberg Realty (2010-2011)
Realtor / Keller Williams Realty (2008-2010)
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Represented investors to purchase and/or sell properties. Managed investment interests for distressed
properties, interacted with banking institutions and mortgage holders, performed due diligence on loan
assessment, and facilitated short sale process for residential properties.
⦁ Secured Mortgage Brokers License to effectively manage short sale real estate transactions (2009).
HARPER REALTY, Tampa, FL 2005 - 2008
Realtor / Investment Properties
Attended Investment Club meetings nationwide to secure real estate investors. Researched, procured, and
held investment properties throughout Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi for investor group portfolio.
⦁ Represented 200+ investors; averaged 40+ residential transactions annually.
PARKING AREA MAINTENANCE, Tampa, FL 2002 - 2005
Leading commercial paving and site development contractor, specializing in the design and installation of
parking lots, residential streets, sidewalks, curbing, and draining systems.
Sales / Estimator
Marketed asphalt paving solutions to key commercial clients throughout Florida, to include apartment
complexes, malls, businesses, and HOAs. Conducted client needs assessment, prepared bids/quotes, and
negotiated/executed contracts. Generated business through cold calls, incoming inquiries, and referrals.
⦁ Achieved $1.2M+ in sales in 3 months.
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS INTERNATIONAL, Tampa, FL 2000 - 2002
World's largest search and recruiting organization with more than 1,100 offices and 5K professionals in 35
countries; $502M annual revenues.
Executive Recruiter
Executive management recruiter, specializing in the retail automotive and electronic CRM industry. Major
clients included Reynolds and Reynolds, ADP, and CRM software companies.
⦁ Attended NADA annual conventions to secure new client accounts and prospective candidates.
EDUCATION
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY, Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology
∼ Football Strong Safety (4 years)
∼ Ranked 11th in the Nation (1988)
∼ Winner; Lambert Cup Trophy; Division II Team of the Year Award (1988)
LICENSES
∼ Florida Mortgage Brokers License (2009) ∼ Mississippi Real Estate License (2006)
∼ Alabama Real Estate License (2006) ∼ Florida Real Estate License (2005)
∼ Scuba Diving License
CONTINUING EDUCATION
BOB HOGUE SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE, Tampa, FL
Mortgage Broker (2009); Real Estate (2005)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
⦁ Krewe of Blackbeard's Revenge, Gasparilla Pirate Festival Krewe; Founding Member (2011-present)
∼ Participated in fundraising events; generated $45K+ for local charities; to include Autism, MS,
American Cancer Society, and Lost Angels (2014)
⦁ Volunteer within the local schools and community outreach programs
⦁ Annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade, Day Parade, Knight Parade, and St. Patty’s Day Parade
⦁ Landings of Bell Lake, HOA Board Member (2015-present)
⦁ Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), member