Erik Smith Jr.
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Sales Representative with prior experience in the retail industry who has product knowledge and great customer relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Beer Salesman/Reset Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
Port Huron, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Experience with M-360 and VIP Sales programs along with how to use an iPad to punch in orders
- Knowledge and experience of resets within chain stores such as Meijer, Walmart and Kroger stores
- Familiar with incentives and other promotions going on from brand suppliers
- Great customer relationships and striving to keep all accounts pleased with service
Non-Alcohol Salesman
Earl Smith Distributing
Port Huron, MI
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Developed relationships with key accounts to increase sales volume.
- Solicited orders from existing customers through phone calls and emails.
- Educated customers on product trends and what types of products are available through our company.
- Analyzing store planograms and shelf sets to adjust and modify to cut in additional new products
- Experience with an overly abundant amount of brand names and products, with a large territory to cover account-wise.
- Knowledge of products and brands to have an answer for any questions a customer may have about brands, deals, or products we offer.
Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
Port Huron, MI
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Monitored store shelves daily to assure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Visit non-merchandised accounts and display point-of-sale and other graphic enhancers for products
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
- Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate/ independent policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
- Provided training and support for new staff members new to retail industry and merchandising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Marine City, MI05-2018
Skills
- Personable with accounts
- Client presentation
- Territory Development
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Account development
- Leadership in the workplace
Timeline
Beer Salesman/Reset Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
04.2024 - Current
Non-Alcohol Salesman
Earl Smith Distributing
02.2021 - 04.2024
Merchandiser
Earl Smith Distributing
05.2018 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School