Jose Merino
Madera,CA
Summary
I have hands-on experience with cold calling and door knocking, where I learned how to communicate with people, handle objections, and stay consistent in a high rejection environment. I’m self-taught from working in a commission-only role, which helped me develop a strong work ethic. Now I’m looking for a structured sales role where I can continue to grow and be part of a strong sales team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Rainbow Roofing
01.2026 - Current
- Brought in new business by making cold calls and visiting potential customers in person
- Engaged homeowners to find out their roofing needs and qualify them
- Scheduled appointments for in-home consultations and introduced our service options.
- Overcame customer objections and built trust, even when facing frequent rejection
- Managed personal pipeline and followed up with them on my own
- Created my own sales strategies, scripts, and closing methods by teaching myself
- Worked in a commission-only job that took steady effort, discipline, and self-motivation
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Handled daily routes for major retail accounts like Walmart, Target, WinCo, and local stores
- Delivered products, checked them in, and stocked them. Also maintained organized, fully stocked displays.
- Built relationships with store managers to improve product placement and boost sales opportunities
- Rotated promotional and ad items to maximize visibility and performance in-store
- Place orders for future deliveries based on inventory levels and store demand
- Adjusting to changing routes and schedules while keeping steady performance
- Worked 8 to 14 hour shifts in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
Assistant Manager
Family Food Center
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Earned promotion from cashier to assistant manager by consistently performing well and being dependable
- Opened the store at 5 AM and managed the daily operations during rush hours
- In charge of handling cash, which included balancing tills and ensuring accuracy
- Created work schedules for employees and tracked their hours
- Stocked inventory, received deliveries, and maintained product availability
- Worked 10 to 12 hour shifts regularly and maintained efficiency and consistency
Crew Member
Chipotle
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided costumer service in a fast pace environment
- Regularly worked closing shifts ensuring all aera were clean and prepped for the next day.
- Maintained cleanliness and back-of-house operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Work efficiently under pressure while maintaining a good attitude.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madera South High School
Madera05.2021
Skills
Cold Calling & Prospecting
Lead Generation & Qualification
Objection Handling
Appointment Setting
Closing (Self-Taught)
Communication & Relationship Building
Time Management
CRM Tools (Podio, Call Tools, BatchLeads)
Meta Lead Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Rainbow Roofing
01.2026 - Current
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
09.2024 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager
Family Food Center
12.2021 - 09.2024
Crew Member
Chipotle
05.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Madera South High School