Bob Buttaro

Bob Buttaro has a diverse background in sales and marketing, with a focus on luxury real estate and hospitality. Bob is currently a Vice President of Business Development and Auction Specialist at Sotheby's Concierge Auctions. In this role, they consult and provides accelerated platform sales and marketing solutions for luxury property sellers. Prior to this, Bob worked as a Director of Business Development at the same company and successfully sold multi-million dollar luxury properties in the US. Before joining Sotheby's, Bob was a Project Sales Manager at Concierge Auctions.

Before their time at Sotheby's Concierge Auctions, Bob worked as a Branch Manager at Rancho Santa Fe Insurance. Bob also served as a Business Development and Marketing professional at West America, a real estate investment and development company specializing in residential and hospitality projects.

Earlier in their career, Bob held the position of Director of Marketing & Communications at La Quinta Resort & Club, where they oversaw strategic marketing and sales communications programs for multiple property brands. Bob developed strategic alliances with major media and retail partners and managed press trips to the property. Bob also worked as a Regional Marketing Director at S&P Destination Properties, where they developed and managed sales, marketing, and public relations strategies for real estate properties.

Bob's experience in the real estate industry extends to their time as a Marketing Manager at Playground Destination Properties, where they developed and executed marketing strategies for resort real estate projects. Bob also worked in sales and marketing roles at the National Golf Foundation and the University of Miami.

Overall, Bob Buttaro has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development in the luxury real estate and hospitality sectors.

Bob Buttaro earned their M.A. in Corporate Communication & Technology from Rollins College in the years 2004 to 2006. Bob also holds a BS in Business Management from Bentley University, which they obtained between 1989 and 1993. Prior to their higher education, they attended Arlington High School. Bob has obtained several certifications, including being a licensed New Hampshire Real Estate Salesperson from Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Realty in January 2023, a licensed Vermont Real Estate Salesperson from Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman in March 2022, a licensed Rhode Island Real Estate Salesperson from Mott & Chace Sotheby's International Realty in February 2022, and a licensed Nevada Real Estate Salesperson from Concierge Auctions in January 2022. Additionally, they obtained a licensed Connecticut Real Estate Salesperson certification from Concierge Auctions in July 2021, a licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson certification from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty in May 2021, and a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson certification from Concierge Auctions in October 2019. Bob also holds a Property & Casualty Insurance certification from the California Department of Insurance obtained in May 2016. Furthermore, they completed a program in Sports & Society at Duke University in March 2014. Lastly, they earned a certification from the National Institute of Golf Management in cooperation with the National Recreation and Park Association, though the specific month and year are not provided.