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Allen Tolar

Booneville,MS

Summary

Strategic Market Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to drive market growth and team success. Strengths include strong leadership, strategic planning skills, and ability to drive market growth. Notable achievements in previous roles include expanding customer base and improving brand visibility.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Manager

Baldwyn USave
Baldwyn, Mississippi
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Set department standards for customer service, employee relations and overall profitability.
  • Ordered and controlled flow of inventory to keep store's most in-demand items in stock.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop program budgets and monitored operations for compliance with regulatory and company guidelines.
  • Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.

District Sales Manager

Flowers Bakery
Corinth, Mississippi
09.2015 - 08.2023
  • Led sales teams to achieve targets through effective training and motivation.
  • Developed strategic sales plans to increase market share and brand presence.
  • Managed relationships with key clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Oversaw regional sales operations, ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to drive team accountability and improvement.
  • Implemented innovative sales techniques to optimize customer engagement and retention.
  • Managed a team of sales representatives and provided training, coaching and mentoring to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained relationships with key accounts within the district in order to facilitate repeat business opportunities.
  • Monitored inventory levels at retail outlets within the district in order to ensure adequate stock availability for customers.
  • Tracked and analyzed weekly sales reports, implemented corrective action plans and streamlined sales operations.

Sales Representative

Frito Lay
Tupelo, Mississippi
04.2010 - 07.2015
  • Developed relationships with key accounts to enhance product visibility.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer preferences and trends.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize pricing strategies and product placement.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to resolve inquiries and issues promptly.
  • Participated in team meetings to share insights and strategies for market growth.
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.

Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Booneville, Mississippi
07.2001 - 01.2010
  • Managed inventory levels and ensured stock availability for customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and developed team members on customer service and store policies.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage in the store.
  • Coordinated promotional displays to enhance product visibility and increase sales.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures and maintained accurate financial records.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive shopping experience.
  • Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations within the store premises.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

GED -

Thrasher High School
Booneville, MS
06-1992

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Engineering

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Sales strategy
  • Profit optimization
  • Budget development
  • Market analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Market Manager

Baldwyn USave
09.2023 - 01.2025

District Sales Manager

Flowers Bakery
09.2015 - 08.2023

Sales Representative

Frito Lay
04.2010 - 07.2015

Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
07.2001 - 01.2010

GED -

Thrasher High School

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Engineering

Northeast Mississippi Community College

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