
I am a self motivated sales manager with over 15 years of sales experience in the Bangor, ME market. I pride myself on best in class results and long term success. I like to create a team atmosphere and celebrate the accomplishments of our people.
I have established relationships with all of central and northern Maine and have utilized that to grow volume and revenue every year that I have been a sales manager.
I oversee a team of 11 sales reps and manage 20M in annul revenue. I am responsible for over 700 accounts that include c-stores, grocery, concert venues, restaurants, and universities.
I currently negotiate contracts for over 100 stores which include 2 convenience store chains and 15 independent grocery stores. After the contracts are finalized, we develop a planogram and execute the resets.
I hold bi-weekly sales meetings to review volume, revenue, and distribution with my team.
My team has delivered volume and revenue growth for the past 4 consecutive years.
I managed a team of 8 merchandisers to ensure proper service to our largest customers. In this role I was responsible for controlling labor cost and hiring for our entry level positions.
I was also responsible for the launching and tracking of our innovation items. I created go to market strategies and incentives for our sales reps.
In this role I managed 100 accounts which include c-stores, food service, grocery, and hospitals. I met with the customers weekly and built great relationships. I was responsible for selling, innovation, and maintaining standards. I also reached out and acquired new businesses in my territory.
Business development and planning
Sales expertise
Sales leadership
Goal Setting
Relationship building and management
Sales presentations
Coaching and mentoring
Territory Management
Performance improvements
Hiring and onboarding employees