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Darrin Winski

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Excellent verbal and written communication. Strong interpersonal skills. Impeccable internal and external customer service and sales background. Proven track record developing new business relationships, exceeding sales objectives and creating influential customer base. Developed and increased customer sales by learned strategies which resulted in closed sales and repeat business.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Ground Level Digital
Spring, Texas
08.2018 - 11.2023

• Managed buying and selling of goods online via third-party sales venues such as Amazon and eBay

• Managed customer service, issue resolution and ensured high satisfaction for customers

• Facilitated and performed procurement of new inventory

• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining shipping supplies

• Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities

• Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices

Route Sales Representative

Frito Lay / Pepsi - Co
Webster, Texas
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Delivered product to set accounts on route territory; managed all accounts with enforced strategies to increase sales, margin and profits for customer and company.
  • Exclusive member of the reset team (Next 3 Feet) ; ensuring GES and schematic protocol was followed by accounts; Set shelving and planograms according to frontline destination instruction.
  • Built promotional racks, FEM's, and other equipment to increase profitability for customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service, identified opportunities and solutions to continually exceed customer objections concerning gaining space and /or equipment in the marketplace.
  • Developed superior rapport with customers by efficient communication concerning ordering, promotional items, and ideas to increase business.
  • Controlled products through proper handling, rotation, as well as ordering products according to need of business.
  • D.O.T., Smith System Certified.

Route Sales Representative

Dr. Pepper /Snapple
Houston, Texas
04.2010 - 09.2013
  • Drove scheduled accounts delivering beverages in great condition and within scheduled delivery time with professionalism.
  • Chronicled daily transactions, conveyed related cash, checks and documents to Route Auditor at conclusion of work shift.
  • Picked up expired products,delivered products, to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.
  • Maintained assigned vehicle in accordance to D.O.T safety regulations.
  • Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
  • Communicated with salesman and account executives to update account information and maintain accuracy.

Route Sales Representative

Domestic Uniform
San Diego, California
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Ensured customer satisfaction always exhibiting a friendly, courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Entrusted with the most complex customer service issues as a result of exceptional ability to promptly resolve concerns and satisfy customers.
  • Repetitively lifting, pulling and pushing 50+ pounds, bend over, reach above head height, and kneel on a daily basis.
  • Collected and replaced clean uniforms per scheduling of laundry services.
  • Maintained assigned vehicle in accordance to D.O.T safety regulations.

Route Sales Representative

Pepsi Co : Naked Juice
Hayward, California
12.2005 - 07.2008
  • Delivered beverages to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.
  • Marketed new and additional products at the time of delivery to result in further saturation of the account.
  • Exceptionally drove a 24 foot reefer truck for deliveries.
  • Unloaded cases of Pepsi products using a 2-wheel dolly and delivered to designated locations on time.
  • Maintained accurate record keeping of mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for daily routes.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report any malfunctions
  • Maintained assigned vehicle in accordance to D.O.T safety regulations.

Education

United States Marine Corps
1992

Diploma -

Kathleen High School
1990

Communications

Marine Corps School of Communications
29 Palms, CA
1990

Skills

  • Goal-oriented
  • Strong lead development skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Product marketing and displays
  • Upsell opportunities
  • Customer retention

Affiliations

Active member VFW

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Ground Level Digital
08.2018 - 11.2023

Route Sales Representative

Frito Lay / Pepsi - Co
06.2014 - 03.2016

Route Sales Representative

Dr. Pepper /Snapple
04.2010 - 09.2013

Route Sales Representative

Domestic Uniform
08.2008 - 03.2009

Route Sales Representative

Pepsi Co : Naked Juice
12.2005 - 07.2008

United States Marine Corps

Diploma -

Kathleen High School

Communications

Marine Corps School of Communications
Darrin Winski