Andrea Hansen
Gladstone,OR
Summary
Accomplished Broker adept at growing business through deep knowledge of Non-Foods/Jan San and strong relationship-building skills. Leveraging over 20 years of experience to generate profits and sales year over year.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-Foods Broker
Nexus
03.2023 - Current
- Work with manufacturers and producers to help launch, manage, and expand sales of their product to local distributors.
- Build relationships with end users and distributor reps to help negotiate product price and maximize their clients' non-food sales.
Non-Food Specialist
PFG
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
- Increased sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning.
- Category management/procurement.
Sales Broker
Advantage Waypoint LLC
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Work with manufacturers and producers to help launch, manage, and expand the sales of their product to local distributors.
- Build relationships with end users and distributor reps to help negotiate product price and maximize their clients' non-food sales.
Sales Representative
Portland Paper And Supply
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
- Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualized client needs.
- Performed cold-calling and follow-ups with leads to secure new revenue.
Sales Representative
SYSCO Food Services
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Set up appointments with potential and current customers to promote new products and services.
- Established new customer accounts through perseverance, dedicated cold calling and exceptional service.
Sales Representative
Portland Paper And Supply
06.2008 - 09.2013
Sales Representative
Pitney Bowes
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Tailored sales approaches and techniques to specific client needs to increase marketing effectiveness.
- Enhanced territory operations through successful cold-calling of area business leaders and establishing favorable contracts
- Helped resolve client problems quickly with superior customer service.
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Safeway
08.1993 - 03.2004
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for Key vacancies.
- Assisted team members with delivering friendly, knowledgeable service by applying proactive monitoring and corrective action strategies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegation assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Education
No Degree - Theater Arts
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORHigh School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Gresham, OR06.1992
Skills
- Client needs analysis
- Account management
- Business planning
- Relationship building
- Lead prospecting
- Sales expertise
- Problem solving strength
- Business Growth
- Marketing Strategies
- Workplace training
Timeline
Non-Foods Broker
Nexus
03.2023 - Current
Non-Food Specialist
PFG
12.2020 - 03.2023
Sales Broker
Advantage Waypoint LLC
09.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
Portland Paper And Supply
08.2015 - 09.2018
Sales Representative
SYSCO Food Services
11.2013 - 08.2015
Sales Representative
Portland Paper And Supply
06.2008 - 09.2013
Sales Representative
Pitney Bowes
01.2004 - 06.2008
Assistant Store Manager of Operations
Safeway
08.1993 - 03.2004
No Degree - Theater Arts
Lane Community College
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School