Jared Thibodeaux
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Business development manager with experience growing retail and foodservice accounts through strategic planning, negotiations, and strong customer relationships. Skilled in turning market insights into revenue opportunities.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Creative Business Development Manager with impressive track record of improving sales and growing company customer base. Innovative program management, strategic planning and team leadership skills. Successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
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12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
Lake Charles, LA
02.2020 - 07.2025
- Developed strategic customer plans to expand beverage placement across retail and foodservice accounts.
- Negotiated pricing, promotions, and agreements to strengthen long-term distributor and customer relationships.
- Analyzed market trends and account performance to identify new revenue opportunities.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with sales, operations, and marketing to execute growth initiatives.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Improved execution of promotional programs by aligning customer objectives with brand standards.
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
Sulphur, LA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling operations while enforcing site safety standards.
- Coordinated crew workflow to maintain efficient access solutions across active construction areas.
- Interpreted scaffold drawings and job plans to verify correct structure placement and load requirements.
- Inspected scaffold components for damage, fit, and compliance before release for use.
- Supervised material staging to ensure proper inventory, transport, and retrieval of scaffold parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
Lake Charles, LANo Degree - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA01-2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Business development and planning
- Customer service
- Negotiations
- Decision-making
- Relationship building and management
- Client relationship building
- Revenue generation
- Sales tracking
- Networking strength
Accomplishments
- Accomplished to drive out local competitor through consistent negotiations and concern for not only their profit, but the needs of the everyday consumer.
- Exceeded quarterly objectives and incentives by location new opportunities.
- Grew territory by over 78% in the last two years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Coca Cola Bottling Company United
02.2020 - 07.2025
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brock Scaffolding
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
No Degree - Process Technology
Sowela Technical Community College