Results-driven Area Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in a management capacity. Possesses a strong competitive sales drive, adaptability, and perseverance. Utilizes well-honed listening skills and a problem-solving attitude to uncover customer needs and overcome objections, resulting in successful sales closures and goal achievement across multiple territories. Demonstrates expertise in motivating and developing sales teams within results-driven and customer-focused environments. Maintains a positive attitude towards achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Core-Mark International
06.2024 - Current
Open 2 New Accounts each month by stopping into convenient stores in assigned territory
Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
MARKET SALESMAN
Cavalier Distributors
03.2023 - 06.2024
Acquire new accounts by stopping in to at least 5 stores a week that are not being serviced by the company
Merchandise products
Create and customize store orders on route
Organize promotional events throughout on and off premise accounts to help interact with community and increase sales volume
Establish customer relations with managers to promote long-term business growth
Use customer feedback to help identify improvement areas, ensure customer satisfaction, and maximize customer value
Work with customers to gain a target market
Perform tastings twice a month
Achieve monthly sales goals
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
KEY ACCOUNTS CAPTAIN
Florida Craft Distributors
08.2022 - 03.2023
Place merchandise on proper shelves and make orders for stores
Organize promotional events throughout grocery chains and interact with community to increase sales volume
Build relationships with grocery managers to establish long-term business growth
Work diligently with customers to resolve complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations
Work with customers to maximize space in the market and bring Florida Craft vision to life daily
Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Visit 15 to 20 accounts each day
FUELER SUPERVISOR
Menzies Aviation
02.2021 - 02.2022
Calculated gallons pumped per aircraft while maintaining accurate account of fuel transactions
Complied with all federal, state, municipal and airport authority requirements to maintain safe working conditions
Performed fueling and de-fueling operations aircraft in commercial airport environment
Cross-trained to work in other areas of operation
Inspected fueling equipment and reported malfunctions and inconsistencies for proper maintenance
Maintained clean and orderly workstation
Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures
Achievements: Promoted to supervisor within 6 months
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
BDT Beverage - Red Bull Energy Drink
03.2012 - 05.2020
Coached and trained eight (8) account managers in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings and meeting the goals of account managers
Directed account managers to maintain necessary paperwork and make daily deposits
Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and maintain BDT standards
Established three (3) Work Along Days (WAD) with account managers to train and assist in their market
Worked diligently with customers to resolve complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards and stored equipment at the end of each shift
Train new staff regarding job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy
Supervised routine upkeep of all route/spare vehicles, identifying and ordering corrective repairs
Handled day-to-day end of shift stacking and storage of pallets to maintain warehouse organization
Transported pallets from trucks and warehouse using forklifts and pallet jacks
Operated heavy machinery safely
Verified computations against physical count of stock
Moved freight, stock and other materials to/from storage and production areas and loading docks
Led in assisting all route sales trucks with loading and correcting inventory
Maintained inventory count twice daily
Received and distributed six to ten shipments per week
Built relationships with store managers to establish long-term business growth
Consistently met and exceeded sales goals by 20%
Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers, making sure each store is compliant with signed contract standards
Managed PSA accounts
Provide top notch customer service
Created and submitted delivery of DOT documents and maintained all trucks
Maintained truck inventory
Achievements: Account Sales Manager of the Year 2013, 2014, 2015
Promoted 2015, 2016, 2018
Education
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
Cordova, TN
05.2006
Skills
Self-Motivated and Disciplined
Punctual and Dependable
Attention to Detail
Microsoft Excel and Word
Time Management
Works under pressure
Pipeline building
Lead prospecting
Account development
B2B and B2C sales
Customer retention
Territory management
Account management
Account servicing
Timeline
Sales Representative
Core-Mark International
06.2024 - Current
MARKET SALESMAN
Cavalier Distributors
03.2023 - 06.2024
KEY ACCOUNTS CAPTAIN
Florida Craft Distributors
08.2022 - 03.2023
FUELER SUPERVISOR
Menzies Aviation
02.2021 - 02.2022
DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
BDT Beverage - Red Bull Energy Drink
03.2012 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Cordova High School
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