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Donald Adair

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Results-focused management professional prepared to excel in high-demand environments. Known for optimizing operations, enhancing customer experience, and implementing strategic initiatives. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving business needs. Proficient in operational management and strategic planning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Large Format District Manager

PepsiCo
09.2024 - Current


  • Track & Achieve Sales Targets – Monitor performance metrics, set goals, and adjust strategies to meet district sales plan and execution objectives.
  • Manage Customer Relationships – Partner with store managers to strengthen relationships, address issues, and drive sales growth
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new hires.
  • Lead & Develop my Sales Team & Merchandisers – Coach, motivate, and supervise sales reps and merchandisers, including ride-alongs to improve execution and customer service.

Small Format District Lead

Pepsico
03.2021 - 09.2024
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Manage, motivate and develop a team of frontline employees in order to increase daily productivity and improve business performance
  • Conduct ‘work- with/ route rides’ with frontline employees to develop their selling and customer service skills
  • Activate local and national marketplace initiatives and promotions to build brand development and maximize brand performance

Customer Development Representative

PepsiCo
12.2019 - 03.2021

Responsible for assisting in the identification of selling opportunities.

Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.

Drove business development by cultivating strong supplier relationships and executing benefit-oriented sales presentations to prospects.


Merchandising Manager

PepsiCo
06.2016 - 12.2019

Leads , directs , coaches and assist employees in performing their daily duties

Brief the frontline employees on scheduling and meeting merchandising goals

Train frontline employees and utilize PBC processes and tools

Supervise daily operations, delegate tasks and monitor progress

Help employees prioritize the work and promote teamwork

Small Format Area Manager

PepsiCo
01.2013 - 06.2016

Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the area boundaries

Utilize point-of-purchase materials to stimulate sales

Generate selling opportunities by maintaining to stimulate sales

Provide excellent service to assigned accounts , create and maintain goodwill with all customers

Merchandise product sections and build displays to stimulate sales

Large Format Sales Rep

PepsiCo
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Develop all assigned accounts relative to sales volume , market share , product distribution , space allocation , and customer service
  • Solicit new business to increase volume and new package distribution within the area boundaries
  • Sell and execute promotions ,solicit placement of equipment and sell sufficient product inventory
  • Provide excellent service to assigned accounts , create and maintain goodwill with all customers

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Training and Development
  • Product and service sales

Timeline

Large Format District Manager

PepsiCo
09.2024 - Current

Small Format District Lead

Pepsico
03.2021 - 09.2024

Customer Development Representative

PepsiCo
12.2019 - 03.2021

Merchandising Manager

PepsiCo
06.2016 - 12.2019

Small Format Area Manager

PepsiCo
01.2013 - 06.2016

Large Format Sales Rep

PepsiCo
01.2011 - 01.2013
Donald Adair