Christine Gale
Riverview,FL
Summary
Performance-driven Sales Professional with talent building customer relationships and capitalizing on business opportunities.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Representative
Cheney Brothers Inc.
Punta Gorda, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key accounts to drive sales growth.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product positioning and promotion.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to execute promotional campaigns effectively.
- Conducted product training sessions for clients, enhancing product knowledge and usage.
Sales Consultant
Sysco West Coast Florida
Palmetto, FL
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Use of consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products.
- Achieve top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
- Increase sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies, and new industry trends.
- Cultivate lasting rapport as a trusted business partner, meeting customer objectives to drive operational success.
Outside Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Established new accounts through cold calling and consistent visits to potential customers.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate product needs, new product recommendations, and propose strategic solutions.
- Built strong client rapport to establish diversified network of connections.
General Manager
Applebee's Bar And Grill
Sturgis, MI
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers
- Set directives for Kitchen, Bar, and Service Manager to meet budget expectations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring.
District Manager
Wendy's Of Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
12.1989 - 09.2012
- Supervised 7 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Located, developed and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Monitored sales, inventory and order documentation.
- Proctor and instructor for ServSafe administering testing for all management candidates.
- Performed 14 inspections per month evaluating performance and quality meeting company standards.
Skills
- Customer relationship building
- Effective negotiation
- Cold calling
- Performance tracking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Timeline
District Sales Representative
Cheney Brothers Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Sales Consultant
Sysco West Coast Florida
09.2018 - 09.2022
Outside Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
08.2014 - 09.2018
General Manager
Applebee's Bar And Grill
09.2012 - 08.2014
District Manager
Wendy's Of Michigan
12.1989 - 09.2012