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Jennifer Kiddney

Brighton,CO

Summary

Results-driven Sales Associate with expertise in territory expansion, account growth, and customer support in foodservice. Proven skills in relationship building and problem-solving to enhance service and sales outcomes. Experience managing bids and promoting product lines to diverse clients, while mentoring new hires and fulfilling supervisory roles to drive overall growth in sales and profit.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

SYSCO Food Services
Denver, Colorado
09.1999 - Current

- Supported new employee mentor program, enhancing onboarding experience for new hires.

- Expanded territory coverage from 18,000 to 300,000 weekly, significantly increasing market reach.

- Promoted SYSCO Food Services product lines to restaurant and institutional accounts

  • - Resolved pricing, delivery, and product questions for daily accounts
  • - Coordinated with warehouse teams on order accuracy and fulfillment
  • - Recommended menu items and specialty products for customer needs
  • - Maintained customer relationships through consistent follow-up and service
  • - Supported sales team with account tracking and order preparation
  • - Assumed supervisor duties during staff absences, maintaining team productivity and service levels.
  • - Managed CMU, LCC bid work, and street accounts.
  • - Received multiple corporate awards and recognition through growth in cases, sales, and gross profit dollars.
  • Guided customers to identify and select products that met their needs. specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Resturant management

Unos Corporation
Denver, Colorado
08.1998 - 09.1999
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to quality standards
  • Coordinated staff schedules and inventory management to optimize workflow and service
  • Developed training programs to enhance team skills and improve service quality
  • Mentored team members to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high service standards and loyalty
  • Utilized clear communication strategies to ensure staff understood operational procedures

Bar Manager

Cattle Baron
El Paso, Texas
05.1996 - 06.1998
  • Managed Cattle Baron bar service, balancing guest hospitality with smooth daily operations.
  • Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
  • Controlled liquor, beer, and wine inventory for Cattle Baron bar programs.
  • Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
  • Resolved guest concerns with calm service and professional communication.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Paso High
El Paso, TX
05-1987

Skills

  • Account management
  • Sales territory management
  • Sales performance
  • Sales negotiation
  • Proposal development
  • Contract preparation
  • Relationship management
  • Relationship building
  • Product advice
  • Product selection
  • Point of sale
  • Order processing
  • Inventory tracking
  • Stock management
  • CRM software proficiency
  • CRM systems
  • Sales initiatives
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking strength
  • Product display
  • Problem-solving
  • Sales negotiation

Timeline

Sales Associate

SYSCO Food Services
09.1999 - Current

Resturant management

Unos Corporation
08.1998 - 09.1999

Bar Manager

Cattle Baron
05.1996 - 06.1998

High School Diploma -

El Paso High
Jennifer Kiddney