Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record in customer relationship management and inventory oversight. Expertise in sales forecasting and visual merchandising, driving impactful results through strategic market analysis.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Farmers Branch
10.1996 - Current
Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their product needs.
Conducted product presentations to showcase new offerings and promotions.
Collaborated with marketing teams to plan effective promotional strategies.
Managed inventory levels to ensure timely product availability for clients.
Trained new sales team members on company policies and sales techniques.
Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth.
Provided exceptional customer service to resolve client inquiries promptly.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for products and services.
Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
Retail Pricing Coordinator
County Market
Waterloo
03.1984 - 09.1996
Analyzed pricing data to determine competitive retail price adjustments.
Collaborated with vendors to ensure accurate pricing and promotional materials.
Reviewed inventory levels to optimize pricing strategies and stock management.
Maintained pricing database for product accuracy and consistency across locations.
Communicated pricing changes to staff for proper implementation in stores.
Trained team members on pricing software and best practices for accuracy.
Analyzed competitive pricing and evaluated promotional strategies to ensure maximum profitability.
Assessed vendor invoices for accuracy before processing payments.
Maintained records of all pricing activities, including discounts, promotions, and markdowns.
Ensured accuracy of product prices in the Point-of-Sale system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electronic Engineering
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
Skills
Customer relationship management
Product knowledge
Inventory management
Market analysis
Sales forecasting
Visual merchandising
Territory sales
Product merchandising
Time management
Revenue generation
Field sales
Regulatory compliance
Product merchandising and distribution
Cold calling
Market trends
Exceeds sales goals
Territory management
Affiliations
I am married with 2 sons and 1 grandson. I enjoy traveling and reading in my spare time.
We also have 8 chickens that are like pets to us and they lay great eggs!
I enjoy researching companies for investment purposes.
National Director, Customer Development at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits of AmericaNational Director, Customer Development at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits of America