David Schumacher II
Dumfries,VA
Summary
Competitive Route Sales Representative with strong background providing customers with specific products to address needs and requirements. Effective in handling orders and verifying delivery of accurate shipments in alignment with strict schedules. Innovative and focused professional polished in maintaining accurate records of sales, developing leads and prospects and resolving customer issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
09.2014 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services to address customer inquiries
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify buying trends and offer recommendations.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
DSD Receiver
Food Lion
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Processed reclaims and returns to vendors and warehouse for credit.
- Tracked product for DSD vendors to verify invoices.
- Processed daily and weekly DSD tickets to file invoices.
- Resolved vendor errors with receiving policies to eliminate excessive inventory.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Personal Care Attendant
Public Partnerships, PPL
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Seafood Associate
Food Lion
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
- Operated industry-specific machines and equipment, maintaining safety procedures.
- Segregated products according to color, size and grade.
- Discarded defective matters into waste.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Food Lion
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School
Stafford, VA05.2008
Skills
- Product Merchandising
- Merchandise Sales
- Product Displays
- Route Management
- Sales Development
- Problem Solving
- Self-Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Sales Forecasting
Accomplishments
Rookie of the Year Award 2015
Salesman of the Year Award 2016
Temporary Route Sales Specialist Role in 2016 to support down routes and struggling salesman
All performance reviews have resulted in "exceeds expectations"
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
09.2014 - Current
DSD Receiver
Food Lion
03.2013 - 09.2014
Personal Care Attendant
Public Partnerships, PPL
04.2011 - 08.2013
Seafood Associate
Food Lion
01.2010 - 03.2013
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Food Lion
05.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Brooke Point High School