GRAHAM BIRD
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Motivated to obtain a challenging position maximizing sales potential, while continuing to expand and refine business acumen. Established collaborator and leader committed to superior outcomes and performance excellence, while inspiring devotion and promoting positivity. Innovative in leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services as well as creating solutions for customers to drive loyalty, retention and revenue.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
Wisconsin Distributors Sun Prairie
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Significantly contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Consistently achieved or exceeded individual monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Built strong customer relations to establish diversified network of connections.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
- Gained further expertise within Anheuser-Busch portfolio, as well as dozens of other non-alcoholic beverage companies offered by Wisconsin Distributors.
Sales Merchandiser
Beechwood Sales & Service
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Awarded Top Merchandiser within first three months of employment.
- Quickly established strong account relationships.
- Gained extensive knowledge of the expanding Anheuser-Busch portfolio.
- Collaborated with cross functional team members in executing resets, placements, and displays.
Sales Representative
AIRGAS, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Successfully generate new business while consistently achieving monthly and quarterly objectives to obtain bonus.
- Profitably manage account base of 40+ businesses in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, metal fabrication, aerospace, chemical production, but also food and beverage industries.
- Establish beneficial professional networks and partnerships to gain insight, resulting in long-term business relationships.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
Sales Representative
SONOMA CELLARS
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Maximize efficiency by providing cooperative guidance to various in-store teams including merchandising, management, and point of purchase associates.
- Provide exceptional customer service to guarantee a positive personalized experience by providing accurate advice and individualized guidance.
- Ensure inventory and stock rotation are completed regularly.
Produce Lead
ROUNDY'S PICK 'N SAVE
05.2012 - 07.2018
- Supervised staff and oversaw department operations successfully in manager's absence by mastering the Standard Operating Procedures including merchandising, order guides, scheduling, contribution to profit, people development and customer service.
- Trained all new sales employees on effective techniques, providing mentoring and hands on learning in the career development of new associates.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies in cooperation with a team of sales professionals.
- Key strategic implementer, ensuring excellence in the execution of precision departmental strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UW- MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI2018
Skills
- Customer/Client relationships
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Network development
- Objection handling
- Product promotions
- Account servicing
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
Wisconsin Distributors Sun Prairie
09.2022 - 02.2024
Sales Merchandiser
Beechwood Sales & Service
11.2020 - 09.2022
Sales Representative
AIRGAS, Inc.
06.2019 - 10.2020
Sales Representative
SONOMA CELLARS
08.2018 - 07.2020
Produce Lead
ROUNDY'S PICK 'N SAVE
05.2012 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UW- MILWAUKEE
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