Brandon Perry
Short Pump,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Interstate Batteries, excelling in customer service, sales, and inventory management with some retail work experience regarding firearms and the sensitive nature of that business as well. Leveraged relationship building and route optimization to expand territories and enhance company growth. Managed accounts effectively to reach sales goals. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and teamwork, referred to as a “Swiss army knife” of an employee, driving continuous improvement and achieving notable business outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries
11.2023 - Current
- Acted as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring their needs for their batteries were met promptly and professionally while addressing any concerns that arose along the way, such as warranties & pricing.
- Developed new business opportunities for company growth through proactive territory management and customer outreach.
- Ensured timely delivery of battery orders by coordinating efficient routing schedules and adapting to unexpected changes in daily plans.
- Built relationships with individual customers, independent shops, dealerships, parts stores and community to establish long-term business growth.
Delivery Driver
Interstate Batteries
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Ensured the safety of all batteries transported by using proper techniques and precautions while loading, unloading, and driving to and from the warehouse.
- Delivered battery orders to independent shops and national accounts.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by learning the areas in which I serviced and carefully planning my pathways to my various stops.
- Completed hot shot & urgent deliveries.
Retail Associate
Colonial Shooting Academy
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized store merchandise and display cases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, NICS background checks, locate items, make suggestions, and process memberships.
- Informed customers about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Refunded payments for returned items and processed exchanges.
- Maintained sales floor & often assisted the range with cleanliness & orderliness.
- Assisted range staff when short-handed.
- Utilized PPE to safely handle a lead-ridden environment for the cleanup of the range area.
Warehouse Worker
Interstate Batteries
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Organized stock of batteries, labels, and merchandising materials.
- Used PPE to safely handle & dispose of lead acid batteries.
- Forklift certification to move pallets of batteries.
- Picked orders for delivery drivers, assembled palletized orders for larger accounts.
- Assisted walk in customers, provided battery changing services when necessary.
- Unloaded & loaded trucks, familiar with shipping & receiving/logistics in general.
- Processed warranty batteries, customer re-charges, and re-charging rotating stock.
Education
Bachelors (in Progress) - Undetermined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VAAssociate's Degree - Business
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA06.2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Route Planning
- Territory Management
- Route Optimization
- Sales
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team motivation
- Team Leadership
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory Management
Additional Information
- Looking to relocate to an area around Phoenix, AZ, such as Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, etc.
- Type 1 Diabetic, so I am seeking a job with health insurance & vision benefits primarily.
- Looking to be in Arizona by Spring of 2025 (late March/April)
Timeline
Route Sales Manager
Interstate Batteries
11.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Interstate Batteries
06.2021 - 11.2023
Retail Associate
Colonial Shooting Academy
06.2021 - 07.2022
Warehouse Worker
Interstate Batteries
06.2014 - 06.2020
Bachelors (in Progress) - Undetermined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate's Degree - Business
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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