Cory Watt
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at PepsiCo, excelling in sales strategy development and customer satisfaction. Recognized for enhancing brand visibility and driving sales growth through effective merchandising and strong client relationships. Adept at training teams and implementing efficient processes, ensuring operational excellence and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Sales Representative Relief
PepsiCo
05.2025 - Current
- Supported account management by organizing customer information and tracking sales activity.
- Provided timely follow-up communications to enhance customer relationships and satisfaction.
- Established trust with clients through consistent follow-ups, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Boosted sales in assigned territory by developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
Reset Specialist
PepsiCo
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the implementation of product resets and displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and best practices for product placement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic merchandising decisions.
- Developed efficient processes for executing planograms, reducing reset time by implementing streamlined workflows.
- Supported new staff members in learning reset procedures, contributing to a cohesive team dynamic and consistent results across all stores.
Account Merchandiser
PepsiCo
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed and maintained product displays to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandising strategies with promotional activities.
- Provided training and support to new team members on merchandising standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques to drive customer engagement and sales growth.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess execution of merchandising plans and provide support as needed for retail partners.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients to proactively address potential challenges and opportunities for growth.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
Account Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained product displays to enhance brand visibility.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandising strategies with promotional activities.
- Provided training and support to new team members on merchandising standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques to drive customer engagement and sales growth.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess execution of merchandising plans and provide support as needed for retail partners.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients to proactively address potential challenges and opportunities for growth.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
Grocery Merchandiser
Hugo’s Family Marketplace
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Trained and mentored new team members on merchandising best practices and store policies.
- Increased sales by effectively displaying and promoting grocery products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring proper stock rotation and product freshness.
- Optimized product visibility, regularly updating shelf layouts and signage.
- Assisted in training new merchandisers, sharing best practices for product placement and inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma - N/A
East Grand Forks Senior High School
East Grand Forks, MN05.2018
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Product knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Territory Sales Representative Relief
PepsiCo
05.2025 - Current
Reset Specialist
PepsiCo
04.2025 - 05.2025
Account Merchandiser
PepsiCo
07.2023 - 04.2025
Account Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc.
07.2022 - 06.2023
Grocery Merchandiser
Hugo’s Family Marketplace
10.2016 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - N/A
East Grand Forks Senior High School