Dynamic VP of Sales with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and customer retention. Specializes in relationship selling and strategic sales management, leading teams to exceed targets and foster exceptional client partnerships.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Sales
Performance Foodservice - East Tennessee
Morristown, Tennessee
09.2014 - 08.2026
Drove revenue growth by increasing market share, expanding territories and developing high-performing sales teams.
Directed 56 sales associates and 14 managers, fostering collaboration to enhance team capabilities.
Led sales team in forming strategic partnerships aligned with client business needs.
Managed pipeline of prospective clients for sustained short and long-term growth.
Collaborated with marketing and procurement departments to create targeted campaigns based on market analytics.
VP of Sales
Sysco Food Services Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
08.1994 - 08.2014
Drove growth from sales representative to VP of Sales, achieving sales and margin growth with strategic vision.
Led market growth initiatives for food distribution operations through strategic sales efforts.
Developed comprehensive onboarding and training programs to improve sales team and sales management effectiveness.
Conducted market trend analysis to uncover new business opportunities in foodservice sector.
Progressively advanced through positions such as District Manager, Account Executive, Business Development, VP of Business Development and VP of Sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
Robins School of Business - Executive Education
University of Richmond
Richmond
Skills
Relationship selling
Revenue growth
Sales management
Customer engagement
Data analytics
Customer relationship management
Certification
Predictive Index Certification
Franklin Covey - Roles of Effective Leadership
Dale Carnegie - How to Win Friends and Influence People