Eric Bass
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trader
Intercontinental Coffee Trading
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Created new vendor relationship with producers at coffee origin.
- Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Delivered expert analysis of market conditions by gathering key data, analyzing trends, creating reports and offering comprehensive evaluations.
Trader
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients long term.
- Managed cupping lab and sample library.
- Maintained spot coffee positions on company's consumer website.
- Delivered expert analysis of market conditions by gathering key data, analyzing trends, creating reports and offering comprehensive evaluations.
Managing Partner
Sound Provisions, Inc
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
- Developed and managed vendor relationships.
- Developed and administered customer service.
National Sales Manager
Stirling Foods
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
National Accounts Manager
General Espresso Equipment
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.1986
Skills
- Sales Presentation
- Sales Techniques
- Commodity Futures
- Customer Relations
- Commodity Sales
- Hedging Service Expertise
- Prepare Sales Agreements
- Promotional Events
- Trade Executions
- Commodities Pricing
- Technical Support
- Business Partnerships
- Microsoft Office
- Prospect Leads
Timeline
Senior Trader
Intercontinental Coffee Trading
02.2012 - 03.2013
Trader
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
08.2008 - 01.2012
Managing Partner
Sound Provisions, Inc
06.2006 - 05.2008
National Sales Manager
Stirling Foods
08.2004 - 05.2006
National Accounts Manager
General Espresso Equipment
08.2002 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
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