Jason Savage
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Determined Buyer and sales manager with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Sourcing quality floral products from around the world to ensure a successful business.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Bella Fiore Floral
Morgantown, United States
09.2005 - Current
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Business Owner/Sales/Buyer Manager
C&A Wholesale Cut Flowers
Morgantown, West Virginia
09.2005 - Current
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Sales/Dutch Buyer
Kester Wholesale
Landover, MD
04.2003 - 09.2005
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Maintained impeccable procurement records on purchased item inventory, services included, costs, delivery details, product quality and consumer demand.
- Worked with vendors to obtain product or service information.
Sales/Buyer Manager
Fiore Wholesale Florist
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.1996 - 03.2003
- Estimated product values according to market price, adjusting with fluctuations and offering discounts during product inventory surpluses.
- Reviewed bid proposals, negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Maintained impeccable procurement records on purchased item inventory, services included, costs, delivery details, product quality and consumer demand.
- Reviewed requisitions, prepared purchase orders and drafted bid requests for buying team and associates, keeping ahead of demand through proactive planning.
Sales
C&A Wholesale Cut Flowers
Morgantown , West Virginia
03.1990 - 07.1996
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Morgantown, West Virginia05.1991
Skills
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Industry Expertise
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- New Business Development
- Customer Service
Timeline
Business Owner
Bella Fiore Floral
09.2005 - Current
Business Owner/Sales/Buyer Manager
C&A Wholesale Cut Flowers
09.2005 - Current
Sales/Dutch Buyer
Kester Wholesale
04.2003 - 09.2005
Sales/Buyer Manager
Fiore Wholesale Florist
07.1996 - 03.2003
Sales
C&A Wholesale Cut Flowers
03.1990 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
University High School
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