Artem Pirogov
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Driven and safety-conscious professional with 10 years of experience in route sales, high-volume grocery logistics, and Direct Store Delivery (DSD). Expert in optimizing territory routes, managing inventory, and securing prime shelf placement to maximize store sales. Combines accurate stock rotation and safe vehicle operation with a customer-first attitude, consistently ensuring products arrive on time while fostering long-term partnerships with grocery store managers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
Charlotte, NC
05.2017 - 03.2025
- Managed and optimized a daily route of approximately 10 customer accounts, utilizing GPS and routing software to maximize efficiency and maintain an on-time delivery rate.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely under strict DOT regulations, maintaining an accident-free driving record.
- Ensuring accuracy during backend receiver check-ins and order verifications.
- Safely loaded, unloaded, and maneuvered heavy deliveries (up to 50+ lbs) using hand trucks, ramps, and pallet jacks.
- Maximized shelf presence by building product displays and endcaps, while applying First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation.
- Upselling promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Communicated effectively with corporate dispatch and store teams to proactively manage and resolve schedule delays caused by traffic or weather.
Restaurant Team Member
The Landing Restaurant
Moneta, VA
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained an organized reservation system for efficient guest accommodation and minimized wait times.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and dining experience.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours, ensuring timely service and order accuracy.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication and timely food delivery.
Route Sales Professional
UTZ Quality Foods
Vinton, VA
12.2013 - 05.2016
- Delivered to a territory of 8–16 customer accounts daily, efficiently managing varying product volumes while maintaining strict on-time delivery schedules.
- Executed Direct Store Delivery (DSD) protocols accurately, efficiently handling backend receiver check-ins, order verification, and processing credits for out-of-date inventory.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for customer demands.
- Increased sales volume through the upselling of promotional displays and additional products.
- Streamlined next-day logistics by returning to the distribution center daily to audit inventory, process returns, and pre-load the delivery vehicle for route efficiency.
Education
Undergraduate Coursework in Management - Management
St. Petersburg State University
St. Petersburg, RussiaHigh School Diploma -
Princess E.M. Oldenburgskaya Gymnasium
St. Petersburg, Russia06-2002
Skills
- Bilingual (English and Russian)
- Route Optimization and Navigation
- Direct Store Delivery (DSD)
- Order Verification and Load Auditing
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safe Vehicle Operation (DOT Compliant)
- Pallet Jack and Hand Truck Operation
- Product merchandising and inventory management
- Product Merchandising & Endcaps
- Upselling promotional displays
- Effective communication
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
05.2017 - 03.2025
Restaurant Team Member
The Landing Restaurant
05.2016 - 10.2016
Route Sales Professional
UTZ Quality Foods
12.2013 - 05.2016
Undergraduate Coursework in Management - Management
St. Petersburg State University
High School Diploma -
Princess E.M. Oldenburgskaya Gymnasium