Dave Rasmusson
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Sound Beverage Distributors, adept in competitive analysis and team development. Excelled in boosting sales and customer retention, managing key suppliers, and leading teams to exceed targets. Skilled in sales planning and implementing strategies that foster goal attainment and team building.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
General Sales Manager
Sound Beverage Distributors
Bellingham, WA
08.2010 - Current
- Managed key suppliers, including Anheuser-Busch, Mark Anthony, Constellation, Diageo, Heineken, and NA brands.
- Set monthly targets for distribution, execution, and sales volume including SEC tasks for Anheuser-Busch
- Sales Manager for 12 sales representatives, three district managers and Merchandising Manager.
- Managed sales routing in collaboration with the operations manager.
- Maintained retail pricing and gross margin targets.
- Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople and district managers.
Category Manager
The Markets LLC
Bellingham , WA
03.2006 - 07.2010
- Managed general merchandise, health and beauty products, beer/wine, and pharmacy.
- Led the transition of getting Medicare approved for eight pharmacies.
- Key leader in transitioning from Associated Grocers to Super Value, and rebranding all stores to The Markets banner.
- Managed all new items and pricing strategies.
District Manager
Brown & Cole Food Pavillion
Bellingham, WA
02.2004 - 03.2006
- Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and marketing execution.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Ensured that all stores met their monthly targets by providing guidance and support as needed.
Store Manager
Ennen's Foods / Brown & Cole
Bellingham , WA
07.1985 - 02.2004
- Store Manager for 10 years - financially responsible for P&L, GM%, and spread dollars. Managed a team of over 100.
- I worked my way up while going to WWU. I had many roles while working toward becoming a Store Manager.
Education
Mathematics & Computer Science
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01-1989
Skills
- Customer service and retention
- Competitive analysis
- Sales leadership
- Team development
- Leadership and team building
- Sales planning and implementation
- Goal setting
- Goal attainment
Timeline
General Sales Manager
Sound Beverage Distributors
08.2010 - Current
Category Manager
The Markets LLC
03.2006 - 07.2010
District Manager
Brown & Cole Food Pavillion
02.2004 - 03.2006
Store Manager
Ennen's Foods / Brown & Cole
07.1985 - 02.2004
Mathematics & Computer Science
Western Washington University