Accomplished and results-driven sales professional offers 15 years of leadership and account management experience as an integral part of fast-paced sales team. Strategic thinker and proactive problem solver with expertise in consultative selling and territory sales management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker Sales Representative
Affinity Brokers & Consultants
12.2023 - 12.2024
Negotiated favorable terms for clients during transactions, securing advantageous deals and fostering long-term loyalty.
Boosted client satisfaction by providing tailored investment advice and promptly addressing concerns.
Boosted client satisfaction by providing tailored product advice and promptly addressing concerns.
Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in all transactions.
Secured leads within the Gordon Food Service family to grow sales and market share
Development Specialist
Euclid Fish
10.2022 - 12.2023
Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
Supported program evaluation processes by collecting and analyzing relevant data on project outcomes and impact.
Streamlined internal operations by creating efficient systems for managing prospect research, proposal development, and reporting tasks.
Creation of new product line(Beef,Pork,Poultry and exotic meats by creating and developing standards on past history.
Customer Development Specialist
Sofo Foods
06.2021 - 10.2022
Developed new customer accounts by implementing targeted marketing strategies and sales presentations.
Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased loyalty and reduced churn rate.
Demonstrated strong product knowledge, enabling the ability to effectively address client questions and concerns.
Achieved revenue growth by upselling products and services based on customers'' needs assessments.
Achieved over 25% over sales goals to win Fast Start award
Pro Services Specialist
Lowe's
12.2020 - 06.2021
Identified specialized product, repair, and maintenance needs by consulting directly with customers
In all under 6 months brought in over 5 million in revenue and 18 new accounts
Improved quality of service by recommending process enhancements and new service offerings
Generated accurate bills for services rendered and processed payments to settle accounts
Analyzed client feedback to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes as needed to maintain excellence in customer service.
Evaluated current industry trends and competitor offerings to remain knowledgeable about best practices within the field of pro services specialization.
Business Development Specialist
Halperns' Steak & Seafood
11.2015 - 10.2020
Launched numerous products successfully in multiple markets
Captured new customers using creative and fresh approaches
Established continued growth from first year 8% to 24% at the close of 2019
Developed and implemented two different training programs to educate and continue growth within Gordon Food Service for all of Halperns'
Organized all food show design, orders, and set up for Gordon Food Shows representing Halperns'
Processed customer orders and contracts efficiently to foster continuous satisfaction
Developed and maintained productive internal and external relationships
Met sales goals consistently by qualifying leads, generating relationships, and elevating brand exposure
Commercial Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
02.2006 - 11.2015
Maintain and open new accounts not currently doing business with Gordon Food Service
Conduct business reviews with key accounts
Maintain contracts with PSP accounts
Education
Associates of Arts -
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2000
Skills
Strategic account development
Relationship selling
Goal Oriented
Peer Leader
Market research
Product launch management
Marketing strategy development
Campaign planning
Sales training
Accomplishments
Sales Team of the year 2006
Team of the year 2007
Wrangler Winner 2008
Team of the year 2011
Big Picture Award Winner 2011
Winner Circle 2011
Comback Kid 2012 (Outstanding Large Account Opening)
Gold Club 2013
Over half a million dollars in new business 2013.
2016-2020 Food Show Planner
2019 Halperns' largest market growth
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Broker Sales Representative
Affinity Brokers & Consultants
12.2023 - 12.2024
Development Specialist
Euclid Fish
10.2022 - 12.2023
Customer Development Specialist
Sofo Foods
06.2021 - 10.2022
Pro Services Specialist
Lowe's
12.2020 - 06.2021
Business Development Specialist
Halperns' Steak & Seafood
11.2015 - 10.2020
Commercial Development Specialist
Gordon Food Service
02.2006 - 11.2015
Associates of Arts -
Ohio State University
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