Jackie Levering
Princeton,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Market Sales Leader for Bimbo Bakeries USA with a high focus on merchandising excellence, planogram integrity, improved productivity, sustainability, and a goal to better serve old and new customers globally. Experience in mentoring and training team members to meet and exceed company goals, while creating positive workplace culture and comradery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Sales Leader
Bimbo Bakeries
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for hitting sales objectives, coaching 30 Route Sales Professionals, and growing the business by implementing Direct Store Delivery best practices in the market.
- Communicate and develop relationships with retailers to grow our business at store level, as well as execute growth opportunities in the market.
- Developing growth plans in the market to build revenue and freshness, while establishing an alignment with our zone objectives and business partners.
- Utilize sales data tools to enhance brand growth with current and potential customers.
Assistant Store Manager
Weis Markets Inc
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Coordinated sales and merchandising plans for all fresh and center store departments, as well as with vendor.
- Reviewed retail feedback, sales data, incoming applications, orders, sales memorandum, and all daily updates in order to best adhere to the most relevant standards and programs.
- Oversaw department's inventory each period.
- Reviewed schedules and labor daily to ensure we were compliant with our budget, while still being able to allocate in-store labor to best serve our customers.
- Trained, developed, and recognized associates daily in order to advance them in their career, as well as cross-trained associates in multiple departments to execute all daily opportunities and challenges.
Team Lead
Hershey's High Point Artisan Brands
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Recruited experienced candidates to join the Philadelphia team, as well as training new hires to ensure appropriate work ethics and correct activation duties
- Aided in sampling Bark Thins, SkinnyPop, and Krave Jerky at various events, as well as communicating information about the multiple flavors to enhance customer engagement and maintain a positive brand image.
Merchandiser/ Sales Service Representative
Mondelez International
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Responsible for merchandising Nabisco specific brands in various food retail outlets, and communication with the sales representatives to ensure the execution of proper shelf conditions and in-store promotions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending appropriate display vehicles based on individual store needs.
Brand Ambassador/Field Marketer
Honest Tea
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Accountable for sampling products at key events and in-store demos (various Whole Food Markets), maintaining a working knowledge of the Honest Tea brand and their multitude of products, taking inventory of products in-stores, and creating a buzz to improve brand awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Marketing
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Skills
- Performance Tracking
- Sales Coaching
- Sales Presentations
- Customer Engagement
- Data-driven decision-making
- Competitor Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Complaint resolution
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
Timeline
Market Sales Leader
Bimbo Bakeries
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Weis Markets Inc
10.2018 - 01.2021
Team Lead
Hershey's High Point Artisan Brands
02.2018 - 06.2018
Merchandiser/ Sales Service Representative
Mondelez International
01.2018 - 05.2018
Brand Ambassador/Field Marketer
Honest Tea
06.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food Marketing
Saint Joseph's University