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Jeremy Knowles

Edgewood,wa

Summary

Seasoned business professional with a proven track record in small business operations and customer relations, notably with Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Holdings. Excelled in business development and project management, boosting revenue through strategic promotions and relationship building. Achieved significant operational efficiency and customer satisfaction by leveraging strong verbal communication and business management skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Mission Foods Route

Self Employed
02.2010 - 10.2024

Distributed diverse range of mission food products including tortillas, chips, and tostadas.

Ensured continuous operation by maintaining large vehicle throughout tenure.

Great with providing customer service to clients, and understanding what their expectations are!

Streamlined processes to ensure clear management of invoicing and tax compliance.

Increased revenue through effective promotion of company-backed products.

Maintained operational losses at a minimum level.

Route Sales Representative

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Holdings
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
  • Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions
  • Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
  • Maximized sales through effective territory management and strategic route planning.
  • Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
  • Expanded client base by consistently seeking out new opportunities for sales growth.
  • Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.

Frozen and Dairy Manager

Absco- Safeway/ Albertsons
02.1993 - 07.2005
  • Checked department signage and confirmed proper pricing, making sure sale items accurate.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Chemistry

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Business management
  • Business development

Timeline

Owner/Operator Mission Foods Route

Self Employed
02.2010 - 10.2024

Route Sales Representative

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Holdings
08.2005 - 01.2010

Frozen and Dairy Manager

Absco- Safeway/ Albertsons
02.1993 - 07.2005

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Chemistry

Pierce College
Jeremy Knowles