Johnathen Whitaker
Springfield,MO
Summary
Highly organized and dependable merchandising professional with 7 years of experience in beverage distribution and retail account management. Recognized by sales representatives and store managers for exceptional efficiency, organization, and work ethic. Experienced in training new employees, coordinating daily routes, and building strong relationships. Proven ability to work independently, solve problems, and consistently exceed expectations while managing multiple priorities. Seeking to transition into a leadership, logistics, inventory management, or account management role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
10.2019 - Current
- manage and service multiple retail accounts across an assigned territory while consistently meeting company merchandising standards
- Organize and optimize daily routes to maximize efficiency and ensure timely completion of all assigned locations.
- train and mentor newly hired merchandisers, providing guidance on company procedures, merchandising standards, and route management
- develop and maintain positive working relationships with store managers and sales representatives through professionalism and dependable service.
- execute product resets, promotional displays, and seasonal merchandising initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock using FIFO methods, and communicate inventory needs to prevent out-of-stock situations.
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities and resolve issues independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Consistently recognized by management, sales representatives, and retail partners for organization, reliability, and exceptional work ethic
Education
High School Diploma -
Vo-tech
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Team training and mentoring
- Route planning and Organization
- Inventory Management
- Retail account Management
- Customer relationship building
- Merchandising and Product Placement
- Stock Rotation (FIFO)
- Supply Chain Operations
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Microsoft Office and Mobile inventory systems
- Independent Decision Making
Timeline
Merchandiser
Breakthru Beverage
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Vo-tech
Highlights
- Seven years of successful experience in beverage merchandising and retail operations.
- selected to train multiple new merchandisers due to strong knowledge of company processes and leadership abilities
- frequently entrusted with organizing and optimizing merchandising routes to improve operational efficiency.
- Earned consistent praise from sales representatives and store managers for professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple accounts independently while maintaining excellent customer relationships.