Edgardo Arzate

Started my career at Gate City as a merchandiser in May of 2019. My duties at the time consisted of working loads that were sent in by the sales team, supporting the sales team by filling shelves, building displays, rotating product, using greenmile to ensure I was completing all stops assigned to me and working safely complying to company standards.

I got promoted to Sales Relief Account Manager in the year 2022. My duties consisted of providing relief to the sales team by covering or assisting with their assigned routes. Other responsibilities were also to ensure we were following company standards by making sure product was properly worked, filled and rotated in the accounts, building relationships with accounts ensuring them I wasn't just there for my interested but for their business, became familiar with sales tools like VIP sales, VIP karma, IRI Circana and Power BI.

Towards the end of 2022 I got promoted to Sales Account Manager and was assigned my own route. Were my responsibilities were but aren't limited to:

• Managing 40-60 accounts.
• Preform/close all sales; growing sales volume.
• Rotating all product on shelves and backrooms.
• Sell incremental displays and secure incremental equipment placements.
• Drive profitability using sales tools like IRI Circana.
• Ensure accounts meet company merchandising standards.
• Communicate account activities to management.

• Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrated adaptability in mastering various roles within the organization – from cutting and packaging to inventory management – contributing to the company''s overall success.
• Contributed to the development of new products by providing input on flavors, textures, and presentation techniques.
• Achieved compliance with all health regulations through diligent attention to cleanliness standards during processing operations.
• Promoted sustainability efforts within the workplace through proper waste disposal practices and resource conservation methods.

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
• Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.