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Adrian Gonzalez Jr.

Rio Rico,AZ

Summary

Experienced with identifying customer needs and providing tailored solutions. Utilizes effective sales strategies to close deals and increase client satisfaction. Track record of building strong client relationships and delivering consistent results.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Keith Connel, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Expanded customer base through targeted prospecting and networking efforts.

Self Employed

Gonzalez Specialties, LLC
12.2024 - 04.2025

Provided on-site inspection services for customers

  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Sales Associate

iDeal HarBest LLC
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Served as a part of the sales team
  • Offered and solidified seasonal customer contracts
  • Created trade show invitations and traveled to promote the company
  • Coordinated and processed special retail program orders for the company
  • Entered manifests and set pricing on sales desk daily (I-Solve)
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Food Service Director

Superior Growers
06.2019 - 02.2022
  • Served as a part of sales team and also purchasing
  • Responsible for providing daily pricing for customer base, weekly fixed pricing for certain accounts, and monthly / yearly contract pricing
  • Managed warehouse operations and packaging inventory
  • Coordinated and managed all food service accounts
  • Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.

General Manager

Fresh Link Produce
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Set and managed monthly and yearly budgets.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Attended food shows and traveled on marketing trips to promote the company
  • Participated in weekly nationwide sales meetings within the company and also with partner companies
  • Participated in yearly nationwide sales evaluation and goal setting training sessions
  • Sold and purchased product
  • Oversaw all warehouse and food safety training
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Buyer / Sales

Righetti Farms
07.2010 - 07.2017
  • Served as primary buyer and assisted with sales
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to set up contracts and weekly pricing for customers
  • Created pick up schedules for purchases and coordinated with warehouse staff on a daily basis
  • Created pick tickets and bill of ladings for all orders
  • Created passings and invoices, as needed for accounting
  • Loaded trucks, worked quality control, and repacked product when necessary

General Manager and Sales Manager

Premium Produce
09.2008 - 07.2010
  • Served as General Manager and Sales Manager
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Created daily / weekly pricing for Customer base
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Coordinated with repack for Foodservice and Retail programs
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Traveled as needed for the company

Sales Associate

Chamberlain Distributing
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Served as part of sales team
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development.
  • Assisted in reviewing and approving orders for invoicing
  • Managed accounts and developed relationships with customers

Sales / Purchasing

Vandervoet and Associates
11.2001 - 09.2007
  • Participated in Sales, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance
  • Set weekly pricing and Ad pricing for Customers
  • Participated in contract negotiations with suppliers, achieving favorable terms for the organization.
  • Created and sent passings and invoices as needed for accounting
  • Traveled as needed for the company

Sales/ Quality Assurance

Bernardi and Associates
11.1998 - 07.2001
  • Sales and Quality Assurance
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Traveled for the company on a seasonal basis
  • Created sales and purchase orders daily (Famous)

Education

H.S Diploma -

Nogales High School
Nogales, AZ
05.1994

Skills

  • I am a hard working person, who is willing to learn With over twenty-five years of experience, in all levels of the produce business, I feel confident in my ability to fulfill any role that is asked of me
  • I am familiar with Famous and I-Solve software systems
  • Customer service
  • Prospecting clients
  • Customer relationship building
  • Customer engagement
  • Networking
  • Account management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Salesperson

Keith Connel, Inc.
04.2025 - Current

Self Employed

Gonzalez Specialties, LLC
12.2024 - 04.2025

Sales Associate

iDeal HarBest LLC
04.2022 - 10.2024

Food Service Director

Superior Growers
06.2019 - 02.2022

General Manager

Fresh Link Produce
07.2017 - 03.2019

Buyer / Sales

Righetti Farms
07.2010 - 07.2017

General Manager and Sales Manager

Premium Produce
09.2008 - 07.2010

Sales Associate

Chamberlain Distributing
09.2007 - 09.2008

Sales / Purchasing

Vandervoet and Associates
11.2001 - 09.2007

Sales/ Quality Assurance

Bernardi and Associates
11.1998 - 07.2001

H.S Diploma -

Nogales High School
Adrian Gonzalez Jr.