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Jeremy Harris

Itasca

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Ben E. Keith Beverages, excelling in customer service and problem-solving. Successfully managed key accounts, enhancing client satisfaction and retention. Leveraged strong teamwork skills to drive sales growth and optimize inventory management, consistently achieving targets while maintaining a friendly, positive attitude. I am confident that having managed a large diverse group of men and women and working with different professions, both inside and outside of Ben E. Keith, would serve in my ability to conduct business with current as well as new potential partners moving forward. I have a profound knowledge of how departments within Ben E. Keith effect one another and their ability to be efficient and successful. I have a deep appreciation and understanding of how all groups, both large and small, come together and keep Ben E. Keith competitive in the Beverage Industry.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Artificial Lift Sales and Service

Flowco Production Solutions
08.2024 - Current
  • Work in the Natural Gas industry overseeing 2 accounts and assisting in artificial lift.
  • Sales - knowledge and distribution of more than 250 styles of plunger lift equipment.
  • Service - servicing BKV Production and UPP Production companies by stocking them with the equipment they need in order to optimize results, making suggestions for alternate equipment in order to maximize production, and managing inventories for 4 separate foreman and their teams.
  • Inventory - manage inventory for my warehouse and minimize loss under a 2% goal.
  • Growing Business - make cold sales calls to new and potential customers utilizing product knowledge, well optimization, and field knowledge.

National Accounts Chain C Store Sales Manager

Ben E. Keith Beverages
02.2012 - 08.2024

Work with National Account KAMS from Anheuser-Busch to implement,execute and oversee all National Account C-Store business.


* create all reset schedules for the Fort Worth Chain C-Store Accounts in the DFW area. Communicate those schedules to all parties at Anheuser-Busch, Ben E. Keith, Andrews Distributing and all other beverage distributors. Oversee the annual resets as Category Captain, and make all necessary decisions for retail customer needs by proving excellent communication skills and knowledge in the industry.


* Implement, communicate and execute all Monthly Promotions for all C-Store outlets (examples: 7-Eleven, QuikTrip, RaceTrac, Circle K, Dollar General, Family Dollar, EZ Mart etc....)


*Identify, dissect and relay all market strategies for each C-Store outlet to Ben E Keith Area Sales Managers and their Sales Teams (Sales Rep., Merchandisers, and Stockers)


*Execute Go Spot Check Survey audits (monthly) and follow up on any sales opportunities and make improvements to those by utilizing the data retrieved and filtered to individual team members and or departments.


Area Sales Manager

Ben E. Keith Beverages
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Strived to be the "preferred" vendor in the market at all times by providing excellent customer service.
  • Interdepartmental relationship growth within Ben E. Keith. Established strong relationships with management in other departments to better ourselves in the market.

Category Management Specialist

Ben E. Keith Beverages
11.2006 - 11.2008

*Mastered the entire Ben E. Keith portfolio in order to know where to target sales for different styles, brands and characteristics.

*Maintained shelf set integrity annually by learning and utilizing SPP (Space Planning Plus).

*Store-specific evaluation and maintenance. (adding/deleting products based on sales and performance, introducing innovation items strategically by utilizing demographics, market trends, and KAM strategies).

Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

*Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.

Service Supervisor

Ben E. Keith Beverages
02.1999 - 02.2006
  • Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Assisted with training and development of team members.
  • Successfully managed high-pressure situations, maintaining composure while finding solutions to complex problems quickly.
  • Managed daily operations of the service department, maintaining a high level of organization and productivity.
  • Implementation of cross training and schedule.


Service Driver (Product Delivery)

Ben E. Keith Beverages
07.1997 - 11.1999
  • Adapted to changing client needs by adjusting routes and schedules as necessary, maintaining flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
  • Maintained a clean and safe vehicle, ensuring optimal performance and safety for passengers and cargo.
  • Demonstrated responsibility for the overall security of transported items, employing safe driving practices and vigilance during stops.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service deliveries.

Education

Arlington High School
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

Ben E. Keith Employee of the Quarter ( 2 time recipient)

Timeline

Artificial Lift Sales and Service

Flowco Production Solutions
08.2024 - Current

National Accounts Chain C Store Sales Manager

Ben E. Keith Beverages
02.2012 - 08.2024

Area Sales Manager

Ben E. Keith Beverages
07.2008 - 07.2010

Category Management Specialist

Ben E. Keith Beverages
11.2006 - 11.2008

Service Supervisor

Ben E. Keith Beverages
02.1999 - 02.2006

Service Driver (Product Delivery)

Ben E. Keith Beverages
07.1997 - 11.1999

Arlington High School
Jeremy Harris