JOHN BACAK
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Representative with deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Lead on Premise
RNDC
10.2023 - Current
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
- Used available tools to monitor, complete, and often exceed KPI goals.
- Established ongoing strong relationships with buyers within my territory by outperforming our competition.
Retail Sales Representative, Eagle Division
RNDC
02.2022 - Current
- Increased supplier satisfaction through speed to market, creative marketing, and generating brand awareness.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand retailer needs and generate plans to increase product sales.
- Organized and scheduled tasting events for new products and products of focus.
- Built and maintained creative displays designed to attract sales in retails spaces
- Developed professional relationships with store management to increase cooperation, trust, and rapport.
- Trained merchandiser personnel to assist with sales goals and market targets.
Insurance Adjuster
USAA
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
- Determined liability outlined in coverage and assessed documentation such from police and healthcare providers to understand damages incurred.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
Bartender
NEPHEW'S BAR
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends while maintaining a well stocked presentable bar.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, POS Systems, and sanitation protocol.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Wildlife Biologist
TRUTECH WILDLIFE SERVICES
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained properties from recurring service clients for a region of 100+ customers.
- Generated sales reports recapping previous months production and completion of market targets.
- Designed and conducted in home visits to pitch products and services pertaining to customer needs.
Platoon Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Trained, supervised and organized over 20 Marines and personnel.
- Managed over high value equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
SAN MARCOS, TX2016
Skills
- Corporate Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Flexible Hours
- Leadership
- POS System Operations
- Sales Expertise
- Sales Goal Attainment
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Retail Metrics and Goals
- Visual Merchandising
- Floorset Implementation
Certification
WSET Level 2 in Spirits
Barsmarts Professional Certification
Timeline
Sales Lead on Premise
RNDC
10.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Representative, Eagle Division
RNDC
02.2022 - Current
Insurance Adjuster
USAA
10.2017 - 11.2021
Wildlife Biologist
TRUTECH WILDLIFE SERVICES
08.2016 - 10.2017
Bartender
NEPHEW'S BAR
08.2011 - 08.2018
Platoon Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
08.2005 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY