Summary
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Work History
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Robert McInerney

Santa Barbara

Summary

Visionary Operations Executive with over 30 years of comprehensive experience leading multi-million dollar B2B organizations and facility operations, consistently achieving and exceeding annual sales goals of up to $15 million. Proven ability to drive profitability and operational efficiency through strategic planning, staff development, and cultivating high value, long-term client relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

EcoWater Systems
Santa Barbara
12.2024 - Current

• Lead regional operations and sales growth for top-tier national accounts, including Costco, Home Depot, and Lowe’s, ensuring seamless project execution within global brand framework.

• Manage high-level negotiations for specialized pricing and service agreements, aligning vendor requirements with corporate profitability and market-share objectives.

• Coordinate full lifecycle of commercial and residential projects, overseeing stakeholder logistics and maintaining quality standards from initial lead to final installation and client sign-off.

Principal/Director of Operations

Smart Office Interiors
Santa Barbara
12.2004 - 07.2023
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of large-scale commercial specification projects, ensuring materials, logistics, and deadlines were consistently met for high-value client installations.
  • Developed innovative solutions that streamlined operations and enhanced profitability throughout the project lifecycle, from initial sale to field installation.
  • Managed facility operations for multiple commercial spaces, leveraging material procurement and cost management expertise to ensure project profitability.
  • Cultivated key B2B customer accounts across sectors (architects, design, commercial developers, government, healthcare, education), establishing strong, long-term partnerships.
  • Led a team to consistently exceed sales goals of $6-15M annually, demonstrating proven ability to generate, specify, and close high-value projects.

Regional Manager

BKM Office Furniture
Santa Barbara
12.1998 - 12.2004
  • Managed two regional offices, overseeing sales, design, project management, and warehouse staff to ensure cohesive project delivery from specification to client acceptance.
  • Formulated and implemented sales strategies based on detailed market analysis of competitive product capabilities and offerings, enabling competitve bidding on specification projects.
  • Strengthened vendor partnerships to enhance mutual profitability and resource availabilty for high demand product lines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
06-1991

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick's High School
Vallejo CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Industry and project expertise: architectural sales, design professional collaboration, FF&E/construction project management, interior finishes and specifications, installation oversight, and vendor relations
  • Leadership and management: team leadership, P&L oversight, operational efficiency, stakeholder logistics
  • Sales and business development: high-value closing, B2B prospecting, account management, commercial specification , consultative selling, contract negotiation, and sales cycle management
  • Technical & Software- CRM Software, Microsoft Office, Team Design, ICE, AutoCAD

Affiliations

  • UCSB Athletics Donor
  • AYSO Soccer Coach
  • Owner Santa Barbara Resource, Non-Profit

Accomplishments

  • UCSB Donor

Certification

  • Contractors License -160168SP Home Improvement Salesperson

8/26/24 SafeSport Certificate

8/25/24 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

8/25/24 Concussion Awareness Certificate

8/24/24 AYSOs Safe Haven Certificate

8/24/24 8U Coach Soccer Certificate

Languages

Spanish

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Territory Manager - Sales and Service

EcoWater Systems
12.2024 - Current

Principal/Director of Operations

Smart Office Interiors
12.2004 - 07.2023

Regional Manager

BKM Office Furniture
12.1998 - 12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick's High School
Robert McInerney