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Cody Skinner

Royse City,TX

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Craft/Import Specialist

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
04.2022 - 09.2025
  • Responsible for managing all craft/import and FMB suppliers within our portfolio
  • Delegated supplier information to our sales team
  • Coordinated joint sales calls to help sell in product at account level
  • Created monthly supplier incentive structures and tracked performance
  • Helped forecast supplier inventory to maximize profits
  • Reviewed and purchased supplier 'Point of Sale' items to aid in sales

Off – Premise Sales Representative

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
05.2018 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for maintaining and selling all Ben E. Keith products for an off – premise grocery store route in Dallas, TX
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Managed and directed merchandisers and driver’s helpers to provide the best service to the accounts I managed

Off – Premise Merchandiser

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Coordinated with multiple sales representatives with specific merchandising needs
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Maintained and sold grocery routes when sales representatives were on leave
  • Maintained relationships with store decision makers

Account Executive Intern

R+L TRUCKLOAD SERVICES
06.2015 - 07.2015
  • Imaged Rate Confirmations, Bill of Ladings, Spot Quotes, etc. into McLeod
  • Found carriers and negotiated prices for different shipments the account executives obtained
  • Followed up with shipments to reassure deliveries were on track for a specific date and time
  • Contributed to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Education

BS - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2015

Skills

  • Relationship Building & Customer Service
  • Strong Communication (Verbal & Written)
  • Problem-Solving & Objection Handling
  • Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Goal-Oriented & Self-Motivated
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
  • Sales Reporting & Forecasting
  • Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook)
  • M-360/VIP Sales/I-Dig
  • IDIG - VIP

Timeline

Craft/Import Specialist

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
04.2022 - 09.2025

Off – Premise Sales Representative

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
05.2018 - 03.2022

Off – Premise Merchandiser

BEN E. KEITH DISTRIBUTION
03.2016 - 04.2018

Account Executive Intern

R+L TRUCKLOAD SERVICES
06.2015 - 07.2015

BS - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of North Texas