As a sales person in the beverage industry I constantly strive to drive revenue growth while fostering client relationships. In my tenure at Coca Cola North America and now with Heartland Coca Cola I have showcased a robust blend of territory management and teamwork. Leveraging competitor analysis and problem-solving abilities, I work to enhanced brand awareness and continued customer service. This has contributed to a significant business development. I am a accomplished Sales Manager offering 27 years of experience developing and maximizing beverage sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the District Sales Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
My yearly end of the year performance reviews are consistently above meets or exceeds expectations. My work relationships with all of my managers over my tenure resulted in high marks on my performance.
In my role as a On Premise manager in a small warehouse my role has changed over the years with the advancement of technology and other sales practices. I have be asked to fill in over the year to help other departments as needed and have done so willingly and successfully. Including pre sale for Home Market customers as well as helping merchandize customers and various other needs over my employment . Below I have highlighted other responsibilities including.
Provided ongoing support and guidance to clients throughout the implementation process, fostering trust and confidence in our offerings.
As a service technician for the Great Bend Ks warehouse i was in charge of all the service work , installations and parts inventory. I was a single service agent at the time on call 24hrs a day 7 days a week. My duties include the following :
It was my job to set up and tear down the production line each working day. I was the employee that ran samples for USDA hourly to insure the product was free of contaminants. I also was responsible for keeping the production line flowing by filling in where needed. This is some of the duties I was asked to perform with the following duties and tasks as well:
I am happily married to my wife Cathie of over 30 years. We have 4 children together. We enjoy time with our families and friends. We spend time camping and boating and a love for travel .