Joseph Cahoon
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Dedicated Route Salesman with over 26 years of experience in the sales and delivery of ice cream, frozen pizza, coffee, and various beverages. Recognized as a top performer, consistently exceeding sales targets while ensuring exceptional delivery performance. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and alertness on the road, fostering reliable and efficient service. Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and drive business growth through outstanding service and product knowledge.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Peet's Coffee
Santa Clara, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with retail partners to increase product visibility.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured timely delivery of products to clients.
- Executed effective merchandising strategies to enhance brand presence in stores.
- Trained new sales representatives on company policies and best practices for route management.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales approaches accordingly.
Sales Associate
Revive Kombucha
San Jose, CA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed strong knowledge of kombucha products and health benefits to effectively promote sales.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and freshness for customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members to implement promotional displays, boosting visibility of new products.
- Fostered relationships with repeat customers, encouraging loyalty through personalized service and follow-ups.
Route Salesman
Nestle Ice Cream DSD
Santa Clara, CA
07.2000 - 11.2019
- Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
- Promoted ice cream and frozen pizza products at route locations, bringing in additional income and driving acquisition goals.
- Completed order forms and wrote orders for each individual account to meet necessary inventory needs.
- Operated delivery vehicles in past delivering pallets of ice cream and pizza in a timely manner following a routing sequence.
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability and performance of assigned territory.
- Ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer sites, allotting for various factors such as weather and road conditions.
- Consistently increased sales by determining customer needs and offering specific desirable items.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints effectively with communication and hard work.
- Ensured all product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
- Maintained solid connections with established customers to promote new products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oceana High School
Pacifica5 1999
Skills
- Vehicle safety
- Client relations
- Sales representation
- Product marketing and displays
- Route management
- Sales goals
- Product distribution
- Employee management
- Loading and unloading
- Merchandising
- Territory management
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Peet's Coffee
09.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Revive Kombucha
01.2020 - 04.2020
Route Salesman
Nestle Ice Cream DSD
07.2000 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Oceana High School
Education and Training
other