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CHANCE FORTSON

CHANCE FORTSON

Alachua

Summary

Experienced Uniform Sales Representative with demonstrated success in business-to-business sales within the uniform and apparel industry. Strong knowledge of market trends, customer needs, and product positioning. Skilled at building long-term relationships with clients while consistently meeting sales targets. Previous roles have resulted in increased client retention and growth in market share.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Uniform Sales Representative

CINTAS
Alachua
12.2023 - Current
  • Achieved Summit Award across four quarters for outstanding performance.
  • Generated $18,000 in installed volume for FY25.
  • Ranked as number one sales representative in Southeast and Florida Group for Q4, achieving $8,000 in installed volume.
  • Recognized as 47th uniform representative company-wide for FY25.
  • Executed B2B sales strategy with effective territory and account management.
  • Trained and developed new sales partners to enhance team capabilities.
  • Built strong client relationships, consistently surpassing sales quotas.
  • Collaborated with service team to ensure seamless client transitions.

Service Supervisor

CINTAS
Alachua
10.2016 - 11.2023
  • Managed relationships with 25 partners serving over 1,000 customers.
  • Oversaw new customer installations and addressed current customer needs.
  • Conducted safety observations and Smith Systems Evaluations to ensure compliance.
  • Monitored team performance through debriefs and jump seat evaluations.
  • Reduced delinquent volume to 6.38%, totaling 11,097 accounts.
  • Managed costs and ordering of hygiene materials, achieving weekly savings of $3,000.
  • Conducted market reroutes to enhance service efficiency.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries on merchandise and pricing.

Route Service Sales Representative

CINTAS
Alachua
11.2014 - 10.2016
  • Delivered uniforms and facility services to various customer locations.
  • Managed inventory levels and ensured timely stock replenishment.
  • Developed customer relation process to effectively de-escalate customers.
  • Performed highly during ads contests, adding $150 to $300 in route volume per contest.
  • Boosted revenues by cross-selling products and having less than 4% lost business.
  • Increased total route volume by 20% within the first year using positive discontent.
  • Identified customers' needs, and provided new products to increase route volume.
  • Professional Uniform and Facility Services

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • B2B sales
  • Territory management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product knowledge
  • Prospecting techniques
  • Upselling strategies
  • Follow-up strategies

Accomplishments

  • Spirit Award 2015, 2016
  • OAA in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2025
  • Summit Award FY 24 Q4
  • Summit Award FY 25 Q2, Q3, Q4
  • Top 10 service team in FLG.
  • Top 10 SS NASHP
  • Installed 146 new accounts
  • Number One Sales Rep SE & FLG

Timeline

Uniform Sales Representative

CINTAS
12.2023 - Current

Service Supervisor

CINTAS
10.2016 - 11.2023

Route Service Sales Representative

CINTAS
11.2014 - 10.2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration

Saint Leo University