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Education
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Jose Edwin Romero

Riboli Family Wines Of San Antonio Winery
Long Beach,CA
29
years of professional experience

Sales professional with proven expertise in driving revenue growth and building strong client relationships. Adept at strategic planning, market analysis, and delivering effective solutions to meet business objectives. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to evolving market demands. Known for reliability and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments.

Work History

Area Sales Manager

7 Years
Riboli Family Wines Of San Antonio Winery | 08.2019 - 08.2026
  • Designed and launched comprehensive sales initiatives aimed at expanding market presence across specified areas.
  • Trained and mentored sales representatives, fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to increase product visibility within the assigned territory while maintaining a professional brand image.
  • Achieved consistent annual revenue growth by continuously monitoring performance metrics and adjusting strategies accordingly.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, driving targeted marketing initiatives and product promotions.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

Sales Representative

1 Year 1 Month
Riboli Family Wines Of San Antonio Winery | 08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Executed sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and promote product offerings.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to enhance customer loyalty and retention.
  • Coordinated wine tastings and promotional events to engage potential customers.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and competitive positioning.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.

Supervisor

10 Years 8 Months
Trader Joe’s | 05.2007 - 01.2018
  • Managed 300+ crew members across 11 stores in California, Arizona, and New Mexico, generating annual revenue of $60MM+
  • Served 100+ customers daily, assisting with sales, returns, and inquiries across all store departments to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Executed individual employee payroll while maintaining balance of labor allocation in accordance with quota guidelines
  • Coordinated 5 annual neighborhood events with 500+ attendees to promote company brand and increase community engagement
  • Interacted with community by conducting promotional outreach to increase store traffic, resulting in a 7% increase in weekly sales
  • Managed employee payroll and balanced labor allocation to meet quota guidelines and optimize staffing efficiency

Crew Member

4 Years 6 Months
Trader Joe’s | 10.2002 - 04.2007
  • Provided all encompassing services to 100 – 200+ customers per day in top tier store generating $50MM+ in annual revenue
  • Led across all departments including customer service, coffee bar, produce, specialty, grocery and personal care/supplements
  • Maintained highest efficiency of checkout amongst 30+ employees, which resulted in increased customer loyalty and retention
  • Greeted customers upon store entrance; processed payments and returns through cash and credit card while operating cashiers
  • Oversaw employee shifts & break periods, supervised food stock, consumables, daily close, and month-end inventory

Supervisor

3 Years 4 Months
Kentucky Fried Chicken | 05.1998 - 09.2001
  • Led 25+ staff members and employees for fast food restaurant generating 400K+ in annual revenue
  • Maintained successful monthly inspection ratings by sustaining an A grade within the store for five consecutive years
  • Communicated with kitchen staff, management and serving staff to ensure customer concerns were resolved in a timely manner
  • Hired and trained 10 incoming staff members on customer service, food handing, cashiering, and overall store operations
  • Conducted daily inventory and organizing of restaurant, including creating prep list, cleaning procedures, and food safety

Line Cook / Cashier

1 Year 1 Month
Kentucky Fried Chicken | 04.1997 - 05.1998
  • Led 25+ staff members and employees for fast food restaurant generating 400K+ in annual revenue
  • Maintained successful monthly inspection ratings by sustaining an A grade within the store for five consecutive years
  • Communicated with kitchen staff, management and serving staff to ensure customer concerns were resolved in a timely manner
  • Hired and trained 10 incoming staff members on customer service, food handing, cashiering, and overall store operations
  • Conducted daily inventory and organizing of restaurant, including creating prep list, cleaning procedures, and food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Belmont High School | Los Angeles, CA | 06-2021

WSET 1

WSET- Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Skills

Core Competencies: Retail Sales
Client Relations
Staff Management
Training
Scheduling
Communications
Brand Promotion
Qualifications: Merchandising
Payroll
Inventory Management
Operational Efficiency
Sales Strategy Development
Compliance
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook)
POS Systems
Google Applications
Mac & PC
Personal: Detail-Oriented
Team Leader
Problem Solver
Multitasker
Adaptable in fast pace
Sales Forecasting
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

Riboli Family Wines Of San Antonio Winery
08.2019 - 08.2026Read More

Sales Representative

Riboli Family Wines Of San Antonio Winery
08.2018 - 09.2019Read More

Supervisor

Trader Joe’s
05.2007 - 01.2018Read More

Crew Member

Trader Joe’s
10.2002 - 04.2007Read More

Supervisor

Kentucky Fried Chicken
05.1998 - 09.2001Read More

Line Cook / Cashier

Kentucky Fried Chicken
04.1997 - 05.1998Read More

Belmont High School

High School Diploma
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WSET- Wine & Spirit Education Trust

WSET 1
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Jose Edwin Romero