DENNIS Forcht
RENO,Nevada
Summary
Results-driven Route Sales Representative with a proven track record in customer relationship management and sales forecasting. Consistently surpassed sales goals through effective inventory management and route optimization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative (owner)
CDL DIST.(DBA Snyders of Hanover)
Reno, Nevada
03.2009 - 07.2024
- Delivered products to customers on established routes.
- Managed inventory and restocked shelves at customer locations.
- Built relationships with clients to promote brand loyalty.
- Monitored stock levels on route trucks to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.
- Delivered product to customers in a safe and courteous manner.
- Assisted with merchandising displays at customer locations when requested.
- Restocked shelves as needed in order to ensure adequate inventory levels for customers.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability, and performance of assigned territory.
Route Sales Representative
Odwella Juice
Reno, Nevada
02.2003 - 06.2008
- Delivered products to customers along designated routes daily.
- Managed inventory levels and maintained stock accuracy on delivery vehicles.
- Built strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service.
- Coordinated delivery schedules to maximize route efficiency and minimize delays.
Merchandising Manager
Silver state liquor
Reno, Nevada
02.1989 - 06.2003
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility in-store.
- Coordinated seasonal promotions to drive customer traffic and increase sales volume.
- Conducted regular store audits to maintain compliance with merchandising standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising guidelines to create appealing store layouts.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated staff to optimize their performance levels.
- Assisted in developing visual displays for stores according to corporate guidelines.
- Attended trade shows, conferences, seminars and other networking events related to the industry.
- Determined direction for seasonal merchandise by researching and analyzing trends.
Education
Chico Senior High
Chico Ca.Skills
- Inventory management
- Route optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Merchandising strategy
- Relationship building
- Visual merchandising
- Territory management
- Product distribution
- Merchandise sales
- Merchandising strategies
- Display building
- Territory development
Affiliations
Auto mechanic restore, Boating restore, woodworking, gen handyman
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Route Sales Representative (owner)
CDL DIST.(DBA Snyders of Hanover)
03.2009 - 07.2024
Route Sales Representative
Odwella Juice
02.2003 - 06.2008
Merchandising Manager
Silver state liquor
02.1989 - 06.2003
Chico Senior High