Christian Buchholz
Redlands,CA
Summary
Proven leader in territory management and relationship building, I excelled at Stone Distributing by spearheading a sales team to a 93% growth in the convenience channel. Leveraging innovative strategies and Microsoft Office skills, I surpassed sales targets and fostered key partnerships, showcasing exceptional sales team supervision and market adaptation abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Stone Distributing
02.2023 - Current
- Manage a 14 person sales force covering San Gabriel Valley to Temecula with consistent growth and exceeding sales expectations
- Implement innovative strategies based on market trends to compete with larger market competitors
- Continued focus on growing our biggest opportunity in the convenience channel with a year over year team growth of 93%
Sales Representative - Chains
Stone Distributing
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Generated additional points of distribution by targeting leads in the convenience and independent channels
- Built lasting relationships with accounts that lead to increased floor and backstock space
- Developed connections with my regional DMs for my number one chain partner
Field Sales Support
Stone Distributing
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed creative strategies to bring consumer attention to SDC products
- Supported my sales representatives in selling in and building impactful displays
- Worked seamlessly between both Broad Market and Chains departments to learn both sides of the business
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies - Film Production
California Baptist University
Riverside05.2012
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Intermediate Microsoft Office
- Territory Management
- Sales Team Supervision
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Stone Distributing
02.2023 - Current
Sales Representative - Chains
Stone Distributing
05.2019 - 02.2023
Field Sales Support
Stone Distributing
09.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies - Film Production
California Baptist University
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