Christopher Jenkins
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Strategic-thinking Business Development Manager with history of transforming inefficient, underperforming operations into successful enterprises. Accomplished communicator with talent for building over-achieving teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and achieving market-leading results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
General Parts
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Relationships with Missouri & Kansas School Nutrient Associations.
- Exhibitor at Food Nutrient Shows.
- Direct relationship with Manufactures i.e Rational, UNOX
- Direct relationships with St. Lukes Hospital, KU Medical Center, Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC
- Relationships with National & Local Dealers i.e Index Restaurant Supply, TriMark, Paragon Marketing
- Co-Managed Kansas City Branch during COVID Pandemic.
- Managed and show growth in three diverse markets.
- Sales Growth Improvement Award 2019 Kansas City
- Net Income Improvement Award 2019 Kansas City
Business Account Executive
Darling International
05.2008 - 05.2018
- Mastered and constantly improved sales prospecting, follow-up and upsell processes.
- Established close relationships with new small business prospects.
- Engaged in daily cold calls in-person and via telephone and followed up with small business prospects monthly to verify pipeline sufficiency for Kansas City, Manhattan, Lawrence and the Ozarks
- Established relationships with National Franchises i.e McDonald's, Wendy's, Sonic
- Managed Logistics and Installs of new equipment.
- Over 80% of Kansas City Market use Darling
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.1989
Skills
- Account Management
- Product and Service Sales
- Business Planning
- Goals and Performance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Staff Management
- Cold Calling
- Sales Leadership
- Territory Management
- Networking Strength
Timeline
Business Development Manager
General Parts
11.2018 - 09.2023
Business Account Executive
Darling International
05.2008 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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