Have spent most of my adult life in sales, primarily in the broadline foodservice realm. Possess strength in communication and the development of strong, trusting two-way relationships. Have worked in the training of new hires and existing employees. Am strong working within teams or on my own. Creative and resourceful.
Responsibilities include sales and consultation to accounts in Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lebanon counties, along with a regular schedule of prospecting for new customers. Product represented includes food, disposables, chemicals, and restaurant equipment, with accounts ranging from small, single units to larger restaurant groups.
Managed a Harrisburg, PA area territory, which included current accounts and list of regularly called-on prospects. Products represented included items from the foods and non-foods grocery categories.
Built and maintained a low six-figure weekly territory from the ground up. Tasks included prospecting, sales, marketing, and consultation. Was also a member of Northeast Regional and Corporate training. My last role with the company was as the Produce Manager, with tasks including calling on customers and managing the entire category with support for the sales staff.
Linglestown Gazette Sports is a small, non-profit media outlet which covers high school sports and its student-athletes.