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James Bacaris

Davie,FL

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience at Stephens Distributing, excelling in customer relationship management and visual merchandising. Proven track record of increasing sales revenue through strategic planning and effective merchandising strategies. Reliable and friendly, adept at fostering client relationships and optimizing inventory levels to enhance product visibility and drive engagement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

Stephens Distributing
03.2004 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in developing sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue growth.
  • Supported daily operations by managing inventory levels and ensuring product availability for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members on market research to identify new sales opportunities and trends.
  • Provided administrative support by preparing sales reports and tracking performance metrics.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, fostering relationships and improving service quality.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn product knowledge and effective sales techniques.
  • Contributed to the creation of promotional materials that effectively communicated product benefits.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
  • Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.

Driver Sales Representative

Stephens Distributing
12.1999 - 03.2004

Executed beer deliveries to bars, restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores for over 5 years.

Merchandiser

Stephens Distributing
12.1997 - 12.1999
  • Analyzed inventory levels to optimize product placement and ensure stock availability.
  • Collaborated with sales team to develop effective merchandising strategies for promotions.
  • Executed visual merchandising standards to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
  • Coordinated seasonal displays, aligning with marketing initiatives to drive sales growth.

Education

McArthur High School
Hollywood, FL

Skills

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Stock rotation
  • Pricing and shelf labeling
  • Maintaining stock levels
  • Active listener
  • Visual merchandising
  • Store maintenance
  • Pricing and signage updates
  • Sales techniques
  • Product inventory counts
  • Vendor relations
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Markdown procedures
  • POS
  • Plan-o-gram implementation
  • Merchandising trends
  • Brand presentations
  • Display signage
  • Visual displays
  • In-store support

Certification

Class A CDL license

DOT physical card

Timeline

Sales Manager

Stephens Distributing
03.2004 - 09.2025

Driver Sales Representative

Stephens Distributing
12.1999 - 03.2004

Merchandiser

Stephens Distributing
12.1997 - 12.1999

McArthur High School
James Bacaris