James Evans
Amherst,VA
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Flowers Baking Co. of Norfolk, excelling in sales strategy development and customer relationship management. Successfully enhanced sales volume by empowering teams and resolving conflicts, driving significant market growth and achieving ambitious targets. Skilled in market analysis and performance metrics to optimize sales outcomes, results-driven sales manager bringing several years of experience in product development, promotion, and optimization. Skilled in developing lasting client rapport based on knowledgeable support, and consistent service. Proficient in developing and applying advanced marketing, prospecting, and merchandising strategies to accomplish promotional goals. Demonstrated success in building networks and supporting branding objectives. Resourceful and resilient professional, systematic about pursuing revenue opportunities and capturing new business with multifaceted strategies. Driven to always improve numbers and drive business forward.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Director
Flowers Baking Co of Norfolk
Waynesboro, VA
03.2017 - Current
- The vast majority of my time is spent interacting with customers in order to expand selling opportunities. I maintain constant communication with distributors to ensure that they are equipped with the right tools, information, and technology. I am responsible for managing customer relationships, supporting sales activities for distributors, growing the customer base, seeking new selling opportunities in the market, and tracking sales compliance for distributors and customers, serving as the single point of contact for customers.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints in a timely manner.
Sales Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
Waynesboro, VA
03.2006 - 03.2017
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- responsible for growing sales and reducing stales
Sales Director
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
03.2004 - 03.2006
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
- Work closely with Sales managers to help grow their sales and control stale
Sales Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Worked closely with all department to grow sales
Operations Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Worked directly with distributors in growing their business
Education
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High
Amherst, VA06-1987
Skills
- Sales strategy development
- Customer relationship management
- Market analysis
- Sales forecasting
- Performance metrics
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Sales Director
Flowers Baking Co of Norfolk
03.2017 - Current
Sales Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
03.2006 - 03.2017
Sales Director
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
03.2004 - 03.2006
Sales Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
03.2002 - 03.2004
Operations Manager
Flowers Baking Co of Lynchburg
03.2000 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High
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