Christopher Jimenez
Ocala,FL
Summary
Experienced Sales Merchandiser versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for premier customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC
Ocala, FL
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase brand presence in the marketplace.
- Maintained relationships with key personnel of major accounts to ensure product availability and visibility.
- Researched and identified new sales opportunities, markets, and products.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for product placement in stores.
- Conducted regular store visits to evaluate merchandising standards and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.
- Ensured accurate implementation of planograms throughout assigned territory.
- Examined stock to verify conformance to quality specifications and took pride in products being distributed.
Customer Service Representative
AT&T
Ocala, FL
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
- Promoted available products and services to customers during service, account management and order calls.
Grocery Manager
Publix
05.1992 - 05.2010
- Planned and prepared work schedules, assigned employees to specific tasks
- Was instrumental in restructuring the organization of inventory on hand and improving inventory performance
- Reviewed operational records to project sales and to determine store profitability
- Inspected premises of store to ensure that adequate security existed and that physical facilities complied with safety and environmental codes and ordinances
- Served as reset section supervisor, for multiple store resets
- Successfully handled Operations during emergency situations such as hurricanes, power failures and medical/safety emergencies
- Managed staff of 25 grocery clerks, ensuring that duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated, disciplined, coached, and mentored employees.
- Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs, FL06-1994
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Client Relationship Building
- Store Management Experience
- Planograms
- Customer Liaison
- Product Merchandising
Personal Information
Title: Sales Merchandiser
Affiliations
- Local car, airshow, and freelance photographer who has had photographs published in a national magazine and a book.
- Offered my photography expertise to local businesses, contributing to the creation of charity calendars aimed at supporting local families during the holiday season.
Accomplishments
- Was recognized as Merchandiser of the Quarter at Coca Cola Refreshments.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC
08.2012 - Current
Customer Service Representative
AT&T
05.2011 - 07.2012
Grocery Manager
Publix
05.1992 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs High School