James Gilbert
Azle
Summary
Motivated sales professional with experience in account management, merchandising, and territory development. Skilled in building strong client relationships and executing promotional strategies to drive brand growth. Proven ability to work independently and exceed performance goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Wis-Pak
01.2024 - Current
- Manage and grow relationships with over 250 accounts across major retailers, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Tom Thumb/Albertsons, spanning North/East Texas and North/Central Louisiana.
- Independently plan and execute daily routes, strategically prioritizing high-impact areas to maximize sales performance.
- Utilize in-store advertising and promotional opportunities to sell in secondary displays and incremental product placements, driving increased brand visibility and revenue.
- Maintain strong collaboration with distribution partners to ensure consistent product availability and optimal shelf presence.
- Regularly attend team meetings and one-on-ones to align on sales targets, promotional initiatives, and territory performance.
Sales Representative
Manhattan Project Brewing Co
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained a portfolio of over 150 active accounts in the Fort Worth/Denton areas.
- Collaborated with store leadership to execute monthly programs and ensure proper product placement.
- Managed orders and deliveries with the help of retail and delivery partners.
- Built relationships with key decision-makers to secure incremental display space and execute promotional initiatives.
- Achieved consistent sales growth through proactive account management and strategic execution.
Account Manager
Andrews Distributing
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed a dedicated sales territory covering key retail accounts in the Fort Worth region.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with store managers and key decision-makers.
- Executed in-store marketing programs and maintained shelf standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with the logistics team to ensure product availability.
Merchandiser/Sales Support
Andrews Distributing
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided merchandising support to sales representatives by setting up displays and maintaining shelf integrity across multiple retail accounts.
- Ensured product placement compliance with brand standards and planograms.
- Collaborated with delivery teams to manage inventory rotation and replenishment.
- Built foundational relationships with store personnel, paving the way for future account management opportunities.
Education
Business
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2019
Associate of Arts - Business
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2019
Skills
- Account Management
- Merchandising & Display Execution
- Route Planning
- Relationship Building
- Territory Growth
- Promotional Sales
- Client relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Account Manager
Wis-Pak
01.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Manhattan Project Brewing Co
10.2022 - 11.2023
Account Manager
Andrews Distributing
05.2022 - 10.2022
Merchandiser/Sales Support
Andrews Distributing
10.2017 - 05.2022
Business
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts - Business
Tarrant County College
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