Arkeith Dowdell
Opelika,AL
Summary
Customer-focused sales professional with dedication to safe driving and meeting delivery deadlines. Courteous and cordial with desire to penetrate new target markets while giving existing customers excellent support and service.
Dynamic Sales Representative with history of success servicing top-performing territories. Skilled in growing revenues by identifying and targeting customer needs and requirements – recommending key products and specials.
Ambitious Route Sales Representative with over 12 years of experience handling product orders within assigned territory. Practiced in loading and unloading merchandise across diverse operational environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Oconee Concrete
Opelika, Alabama
05.2025 - Current
- Checked truck for mechanical items and safety issues prior to departure.
- Monitored condition of cargo during transit by inspecting load securement devices periodically.
- Transported hazardous materials safely following applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided courteous service to customers while delivering materials in a professional manner.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving the vehicle on public roads.
- Communicated with dispatcher regarding delivery instructions or changes in routes or schedules.
- Maintained records of deliveries, including customer signatures, destination addresses, and amounts of material delivered.
- Maintained daily log books according to DOT regulations.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water levels.
- Followed delivery route to ensure safe and timely arrival at job site.
Field Sales Representative
ITG Brands
Opelika, AL
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Analyzed customer needs and interests and recommended specific company products and services to best meet unique customer needs.
- Reported on competitor performance detailing price changes, sales events, new products and merchandising materials.
- Tracked market conditions, trends and competitive product activities, launched strategic corporate brand marketing initiatives and drove promotional initiatives that boosted sales.
- Attended quarterly training workshops to learn question-based sales techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay North America Inc.
Opelika, AL
09.2008 - 06.2021
- Utilized customer service and people skills to promote positive relationship building with customers.
- Ensured all product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
- Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience.
- Cross-sold additional products to customers depending upon merchandise needs.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability and performance of assigned territory.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
- Identified prospective customers by using business directories and following leads from existing clients.
- Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
- Ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer sites, allotting for various factors such as weather and road conditions.
- Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current.
- Maintained clean safety record with no accidents or incidents.
Forklift Driver
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Opelika, AL
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Assistant Store Manager
Winn Dixie
Opelika, AL
12.1996 - 01.2004
- Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team member strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Encouraged professional growth and talent development in associates to increase performance in all areas.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
- Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
- Replenished merchandise, welcomed customers, responded to questions and maintained overall presentation of store.
Education
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School
Opelika, AL05.1998
Skills
- Product marketing and displays
- Sales goals
- Stakeholder relations
- Product distribution
- Client relations
- Sales representation
- Route management
- Sales development
- Issue resolution
- Vehicle safety
- Customer service
- Organization
- Invoice generation
- Inventory management
- Planning and coordination
Accomplishments
I have been salesman of the period several times.
Certification
- CDL CLASS B
- HAZMAT & TANKER ENDORSEMENT
Timeline
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Oconee Concrete
05.2025 - Current
Field Sales Representative
ITG Brands
07.2021 - 05.2025
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay North America Inc.
09.2008 - 06.2021
Forklift Driver
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
07.2005 - 08.2008
Assistant Store Manager
Winn Dixie
12.1996 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Opelika High School