Allison Winters
Saint Louis Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated and proactive sales associate with 10+ years of experience leveraging deep knowledge of retail sales strategies, exceptional customer account management skills, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Expertise in growing sales, increasing product placement, and fostering loyalty. Committed to delivering outstanding sales, service, and customer experience to drive strong results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Tri Star Foods, LLC
Maple Grove, MN
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Organizing client visits, presentations, product demonstrations, and trade shows.
- Managing inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Developing key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Managing product across several distribution channels, including UNFI and DSD.
- Using SV Harbor and DemandTec for promotions and inventory control.
- Working with management to offer feedback on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
Sales Associate
Trade Source Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Established and maintained key accounts in major and independent markets across the Twin Cities.
- Elevated overall revenue by focusing on effective promotional initiatives.
- Managed all aspects of store support, including resets, stocking, and displays.
- Developed sales plans to target new markets and expand existing customer base.
- Maintained relationships with current and potential customers, as well as vendors and distributors.
- Attended trade shows and industry events to increase brand awareness and develop contacts in the foodservice industry.
- Prepared presentations on product features and benefits to demonstrate value of products to customers.
Education
BA - educational studies, special education
California State University of Northridge (CSUN)
Skills
- Customer-centric mindset
- Strong product knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Sales expertise
- Enthusiasm for products and services
- Ability to adapt to retailers' needs
- Mindful of sales trends and forecasts
- Positive and professional
- Product merchandising and distribution
- Strong relationships with UNFI merchandisers, buyers, and independent retailers
- Efficient on SV Harbor and DemandTec
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Sales Representative
Tri Star Foods, LLC
07.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Trade Source Inc.
07.2012 - 07.2020
BA - educational studies, special education
California State University of Northridge (CSUN)
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