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Bobby Lewis

Aberdeen,NC

Summary

Results-oriented Territory Sales Manager with high energy levels and passion for customer service and sales. Polished in increasing sales volume by developing business opportunities and implementing effective sales programs. Critical thinker possessing first-rate multitasking, problem-solving and communication skills. Service-oriented Sales Manager with more than 30 years of experience developing relationships and partnerships. Strategic and analytical with motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections, promoting products and expanding territories.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Large Format Territory Sales Manager

Pepsi Bottling Ventures
St Pauls, NC
04.2018 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue .
  • Applied relationship-driven strategies to lock in sales worth more than $18.5 million in yearly revenue.

Territory Sales Manager

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
Rockingham, NC
10.2000 - 04.2018
  • Motivated and mentored sales employees to enhance presentation, negotiation and customer relations abilities.
  • Trained and developed Sales Team
  • Executed account specific programs
  • Negotiated customer development agreements
  • Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring sales and delivery personnel
  • Managed warehouse inventory
  • Responsible for location forecasting
  • Monitored company safety training

Bulk TSM

Pepsi
Lumberton, NC
10.1992 - 10.2000

Implemented and managed bulk delivery and sales segment

Achieved double digit growth for 7 consecutive years

Met or exceeded targets for volume, revenue, and marginal contribution


Route Coordinator

Pepcom
Rockingham, NC
01.1990 - 10.1992

Responsible for training all new sales delivery employees

Completed customer resets

Route Sales Driver

Pepcom
Rockingham, NC
07.1986 - 01.1990
  • Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
  • Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.
  • Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
  • Maintained accurate accounts by documenting orders, collecting payments and issuing receipts for every purchase.
  • Stayed in open communication with existing customers to offer immediate access to new products.
  • Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Richmond Senior High School
Rockingham, NC
06.1983

Skills

  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Problem Solving
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision Making
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sales Quota Management
  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Inventory Planning and Management
  • Brand Development

Accomplishments

    2018 Pepsico Chairman's Ring of Honor

Certification

Certified Forklift operator

Class A CDL

Timeline

Large Format Territory Sales Manager

Pepsi Bottling Ventures
04.2018 - Current

Territory Sales Manager

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
10.2000 - 04.2018

Bulk TSM

Pepsi
10.1992 - 10.2000

Route Coordinator

Pepcom
01.1990 - 10.1992

Route Sales Driver

Pepcom
07.1986 - 01.1990

No Degree - Business Management

Appalachian State University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Richmond Community College

High School Diploma -

Richmond Senior High School
Bobby Lewis