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Dominique Southern

Manvel,TX
Dominique Southern

Summary

Results-oriented individual possessing diverse experience in sales and marketing, eager to apply a sophisticated skill set to elevate career trajectory with a distinguished company.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Thomas Kelly Software Associates
Sugar Land, TX

Senior Account Executive
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Drive revenue growth through relationship cultivation and sales of high-quality software solutions across North America.
  • Attend trade shows and conferences in order to network with potential partners.
  • Oversee end-to-end sales processes, including telephone and digital marketing, lead cultivation, and customer support.

Frito-Lay
Houston, TX

Sales District Leader
05.2020 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Managed sales of up to $4 million monthly through effective engagement with customer management.
  • Utilized analytical selling techniques to achieve volume, revenue, and profitability targets in assigned territory.
  • Influenced a team of 19 Frito-Lay sales members to execute promotional displays and increase product sales.
  • Achieved weekly sales targets exceeding $300k by executing comprehensive sales plans at retail level.
  • Served as subject matter expert for key accounts HEB and Kroger during P1-P12 2022.
  • Received District of the Period recognition for P9 2022 and P1 & P2 2023.

Frito-Lay
Houston, TX

Customer Service Manager
07.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Supervised and trained a team of 22 Customer Service Specialists to enhance performance.
  • Conducted monthly retail meetings to communicate initiatives and merchandising standards, driving $300k in weekly sales.
  • Assisted sales team in achieving base quotas for nine consecutive quarters, generating over $2.5M in revenue.

TimeLooper
Washington, D.C.

Director of Business Development & Operations
06.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Responsible as the first employee in the region to build a B2B sales infrastructure, which included leading sales execution processes and creating new museum partnerships.
  • Developed the sales operations infrastructure, which focused on our human capital strategy, hiring, training, workforce management, as well as building a corporate presence in the local market through brand-building activities.
  • Grew year-over-year market revenue by 600% by shifting focus to landing anchor accounts, of which three were formalized in Q1 2017.
  • Doubled the museum site partnership footprint by leading partnership development and contract execution with Ford’s Theatre Society at Ford’s Theatre; customers acquired grew by 20% month over month in the first three months of operation, and the partnership now contributes to 30% of regional customer acquisitions.

Horizon Pharma
Washington, D.C.

Territory Manager
07.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Revitalized interest in 50 dormant accounts using unique selling strategies.
  • Achieved top rank among 9 representatives in Mid-Atlantic region for three consecutive quarters.
  • Exceeded sales goals across two territories through strategic relationship building with 60% of healthcare professionals.
  • Delivered impactful sales presentations, effectively positioning products to meet customer needs.

PepsiCo
Baltimore, MD

Food Service Sales Representative
11.2014 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Acquired over 12 new customers monthly through effective prospecting and solution selling strategies.
  • Managed customer relationships for more than 750 accounts in Baltimore and Washington D.C., generating $1.3 million in revenue per period.
  • Coordinated annual zone sales blitz targeting 200 key prospective accounts, achieving 4% conversion from competitors.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to foster loyalty and long-term partnerships.
  • Organized internal task force teams to successfully execute high-impact sales events.

PepsiCo
Baltimore, MD

Customer Management Senior Associate
01.2012 - 11.2014

Job overview

  • Achieved sales objectives by selling 4,000+ cases of company products per sales period and identified new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers
  • Oversaw weekly sales for 50 client accounts by fostering customer relationships and providing great customer service.

Education

Howard University
Washington, D.C.

BBA from Marketing
12-2011

University Overview

  • Member of the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, Iota Rho Chapter

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Presentation delivery
  • Problem solving
  • Networking skills
  • Operations management
  • Business development
  • Multitasking expertise
  • Project management

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Timeline

Senior Account Executive
Thomas Kelly Software Associates
07.2024 - Current
Sales District Leader
Frito-Lay
05.2020 - 07.2024
Customer Service Manager
Frito-Lay
07.2019 - 05.2020
Director of Business Development & Operations
TimeLooper
06.2017 - 06.2019
Territory Manager
Horizon Pharma
07.2015 - 06.2017
Food Service Sales Representative
PepsiCo
11.2014 - 06.2015
Customer Management Senior Associate
PepsiCo
01.2012 - 11.2014
Howard University
BBA from Marketing