Enthusiastic business development professional with experience establishing high-value territories. Adept in cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving superior levels of account development, retention, and expansion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Distributor Business Manager
Acxion Food Service
01.2024 - Current
Developed strong relationships with key accounts, leading to increased repeat business.
Collaborated with marketing teams to develop promotional materials, increasing product visibility.
Participated in trade shows and industry events to network and promote products.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and support to distributors.
Addressed any complaints or issues swiftly, demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service.
Fresh Cut Consultant
Go Fresh Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2023
Responsible for establishing and maintaining key account customers in developing and supporting of relationship/partnership utilizing ongoing communication, as well as support and solution of products
Continually and successfully grow sales of product line cases and dollars
Work with and attend district meeting programs to train MA and end users to advantage and benefit of fresh cut produce
Conduct demonstration of products to show utilization of products and to grow feature products to develop product knowledge and growth
Perform variety of marketing, promotions, advertising related to sale of products
Along with expanding company presence throughout region utilizing product development strategies.
Sales & Marketing
Cut Fruit Express
03.2012 - 03.2015
Established new accounts through assertive cold calling and recapturing lost accounts for both foodservice and retail
Developed new business growth while maintaining existing business
Planned, organized and presented ways of using current and new products to develop business growth
Attended food shows, set up and promoted products by utilizing creative ways of showcasing products
Performed product demos for end users of customers promoting products in-house with fresh recipe ideas, to increase and heighten certain products
While Designing layout of POS material.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Division High School
Milwaukee
Skills
Perseverance in contacting leads up selling and consultative selling
Ability to communicate product features due to extensive product knowledge
Available to travel when necessary and flexibility with work schedule
Capable of working independently or with group of others in team environment
Excellent with developing new relationships
Increase food sales and revenue within specific geographical region
Maintaining existing territory portfolio and account development within current client base
Up to date product knowledge within ever-changing environment
Work closely with Regional Sales Manager and teammates to support company and regional initiatives Able to work on own and deliver high results
Good communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels
Accomplishments
Established long-term relationships with a large base of customers through effective listening, open-ended questioning and positive response to inquiries.
Designed eye-catching product displays, helping to increase merchandise visibility to the customer.