Dynamic professional with extensive experience in sales and account management. Skilled in developing strategic plans that drive profitability and improve customer loyalty. Committed to leveraging strong relationship-building skills to achieve business objectives and foster long-term partnerships.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Altria Distribution Company
Richmond, VT
10.2015 - Current
I worked closely with retailers to negotiate our programs and contracts to gain the best possible placement for our products to help grow Altria's and retailer's profit.
Developed and implemented sales strategies to drive revenue growth for three Key Accounts and 110 stores through out my geo.
Analyzed market trends and business overviews to build strategic plans to grow retailers sales, profit and expand our new products.
Exceeded sales targets consistently, through strategic planning and execution of targeted sales initiatives.
Established and maintained strong relationships with key retail partners to expand our products in the market place.
I worked a year and a half as a Digital Specialist for Altria to support Sales Managers and Markets in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota and Nebraska to increase our scan and loyalty programs in retail stores to improve their customer loyalty.
Assistant Manager & Manager
Van's IGA
Great Falls, MT
02.2003 - 10.2015
Supervised daily operations to ensure optimal store performance and customer satisfaction. Including hiring, ordering, inventory, scheduling, pricing and more.
Developed training programs for staff, enhancing team efficiency.
Supervised store's Profit and Loss statement on a quarterly basis and made adjustments to hit revenue and profit targets. This meant setting targets for controllable expenses and non-controllable expenses.
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations in our produce, deli, bakery and meat department.
Managed IGA's weekly ad flyer to increase sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Manager
Town Pump
Multiple Locations In Montana
09.1996 - 12.2002
Oversaw daily operations like hiring, ordering, inventory, scheduling and more.
Managed staff scheduling to optimize labor efficiency and budget for retail counter, deli and maintenance.
Consistently hit business growth targets and labor targets resulting in maximizing bonus potential for all managers and I.
Improved inventory conditions and reduced inventory loss in all locations I was manager of. I was consistently in the the top 10 for inventory loss reduction.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chinook High School
Chinook
Skills
Relationship building
Staff management
Goals and performance
Motivational skills
Product knowledge
Sales expertise
Client relationship management
Sales strategy development
Strategic planning
Positive and upbeat
Account management
New business development
Interests
I love to bowl I'm on a mens bowling league and we participate in multiple tournaments each year including Nationals that is held in a different city each year Most recently Baton Rouge, Reno and Las Vegas
I enjoy the outdoors and like to go camping as many weekends as possible with friends and family
I'm a huge sports fan and enjoy baseball, football and basketball