Brandon Karren
Orem
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Manager
Swire Coca Cola
10.2022 - Current
- Established strong client relationships through consistent communication and excellent customer service.
- Increased territory sales by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Expanded market share with targeted attack on competition, using data driven sales tactics
- Accompanied sales representatives on site visits to resolve issues and foster and build relationships.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered collaboration and open communication, resulting in increased team cohesion and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Merchandising Supervisor
Swire Coca Cola
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted regular audits of merchandising activities to maintain compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
- Led the implementation of data driven merchandising techniques. Was the pilot for company wide merchandising applications.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of opportunities to coach and develop merchandising team.
- Completed interviews, managed onboarding scheduling, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
Retail Account Representative
Swire Coca Cola
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with manufacturers to keep healthy stock levels and correct product issues
- Recommended products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests
- Serviced established accounts on consistent basis to maintain strong revenue and customer relationships
- Answered customers' questions about products, prices, and availability
- Persuasively negotiated store space with store management to meet profit targets.
Sales Relief
Swire Coca Cola
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed relationships with store management and provided individualized customer service to maintain longevity of accounts
- Reached out to accounts measuring satisfaction and increased revenue
- Secured sales by providing recommendations to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
- Supported team members in achieving their individual targets by offering guidance and assistance when needed.
Merchandiser
Swire Coca Cola
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Streamlined restocking process, reducing time from shipment arrival to product being available on the sales floor.
Retail Store Manager
T-Mobile
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained inventory accuracy by accurately counting stock on-hand and reconciling discrepancies
- Planned and executed in-store promotional events to increase customer engagement and sales revenues
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly, and monthly floor plan changes
- Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies.
Retail Associate Manager
T-Mobile
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Enabled consistent sales by empowering front-line staff with tools to effectively promote products
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results
- Supervised performance of 5-10 workers, with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Sales Associate
T-Mobile
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
- Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques
- Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Education
BBA - Applied Business Management
BYU Idaho
12.2026
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Customer relations
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Coaching
- Attention to Detail
- Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Field Sales Manager
Swire Coca Cola
10.2022 - Current
Merchandising Supervisor
Swire Coca Cola
06.2021 - 10.2022
Retail Account Representative
Swire Coca Cola
11.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Relief
Swire Coca Cola
12.2019 - 11.2020
Merchandiser
Swire Coca Cola
07.2019 - 12.2019
Retail Store Manager
T-Mobile
11.2018 - 07.2019
Retail Associate Manager
T-Mobile
06.2018 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
T-Mobile
01.2018 - 07.2018
BBA - Applied Business Management
BYU Idaho
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
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