Jeffrey Cox
Suquamish,WA
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking Strategy Director known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess critical skills in competitive analysis, market research, and strategic planning that drive successful business outcomes. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges and achieve goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
Seattle, WA
01.2017 - Current
- Advised on optimizing sales growth, ingredient expenses, labor costs, and overhead fees.
- Provided guidance to stakeholders on creating new sales growth, increased profits, and efficiencies.
- Developed strategic partnerships with SCs and DSMs for improved sales performance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Facilitated product evaluation and selection
- Met or exceeded case placement expectations the last 8 fiscal quarters
Sales Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
Seattle, WA
10.2007 - 12.2016
- Recommended process improvements that could enhance sales performance.
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Increased revenue by skillfully upselling, closing customer sales, and driving product benefits around client needs.
- Landed new customer accounts through a consistent combination of perseverance, dedicated cold calling, and exceptional service.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.
Deli Specialist
Town & Country Market Inc
Bainbridge, WA
05.1997 - 09.2007
- Enhanced business margins through strategic purchasing priorities.
- Launched strategic sales programs throughout the organization that led to record financial gains.
- Supervised the renovation process across all six deli locations.
- Fostered growth in future departmental leaders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA05-1981
Skills
Sales leadership and training
- Sales pipeline management
- Sales strategy development
- Revenue forecasting
- Territory management
- Pipeline development
- Client relationship management
- Sales team motivation
Accomplishments
Chairmen’s Club Award for Sales Excellence, Sysco Seattle
Multiple Culinary Saloon Medalist – Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalists, Chef de Cuisine Oregon Chef de Cuisine & Executive Chef – Multiple Properties in Oregon & Washington
Chef Instructor, Chemekata Community College, Salem Oregon
Leadership and Learning continuing education courses, Town & Country Markets
Timeline
Culinary Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
01.2017 - Current
Sales Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
10.2007 - 12.2016
Deli Specialist
Town & Country Market Inc
05.1997 - 09.2007
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
Columbia Basin College
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