Jacob J. Bergstrom
Rockford,IL
Summary
Sales professional with proven track record in retail environments, focusing on customer interaction and sales growth. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic customer needs and market conditions. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to team success and consistent achievement of sales goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Republic National Distributing Company
07.2025 - Current
- Create an efficient week to week plan that ensures all 43 off-premise accounts are serviced and sales goals are accomplished.
- Maintain a positive customer- rep relationship through attentive service and product knowledge.
- Implement effective merchandising strategies to optimize product visibility and sales.
- Promote display opportunities for off-planner brands to increase sales velocity and achieve specific goals.
- Track in-store inventory to ensure product is properly rotated and discover sales opportunities for product replenishment.
Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Build displays, update pricing, and special offers within assigned accounts.
- Maintain a positive relationship with retail customers.
- Ensure all company products are properly displayed.
- Install point-of-sale materials as directed.
- Stock products on shelves, displays, and cold boxes as necessary.
Personal Trainer
Wisconsin Athletic Club
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Built rapport with existing and prospective clients
- Created exercise plans and routines based on the needs of each individual to ensure goals were met properly.
- Maintained communication with clients to learn about their progress and track the effectiveness of the training program.
- Helped maintain the clubs high standard of cleanliness and customer service.
Merchandiser
LaMonica Beverages
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Stocked shelves with incoming/existing product and organized excess product for back-stock.
- Built displays specific to sales team/store manager instruction.
- Communicated store suggestions and concerns to sales team.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2019
Skills
- Able to learn and adapt quickly
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service experience
- Strong verbal/non-verbal communication skills
- Respectful and empathetic towards others
- Organizational Skills
- Highly self-motivated
- Dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Sales Associate
Republic National Distributing Company
07.2025 - Current
Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
12.2019 - 06.2022
Personal Trainer
Wisconsin Athletic Club
08.2019 - 12.2019
Merchandiser
LaMonica Beverages
04.2015 - 02.2018
B.S. - Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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