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Joseph French

Rockford,IL

Summary

Dynamic Route Sales Representative with a proven track record at Bimbo Bakeries, and YELLOH! home service. Excelling in customer retention and sales goals. Skilled in route planning and stock rotation, I effectively boosted revenues through upselling while maintaining strong client relationships. Committed to delivering exceptional service and maximizing productivity in fast-paced environments.

Professional and experienced sales representative prepared to excel in this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in customer relationship management, route planning, and inventory control. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Sales Representative

Bimbo Bakeries
Janesville, WI
12.2024 - Current

Objective: sale and deliver breads and snacks to grocery and department stores.

  • Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
  • Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions
  • Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
  • Implemented effective time management techniques to maximize daily productivity and efficiency on routes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring sufficient product availability for customers.

Package Handler

UPS
Rockford, IL
10.2022 - 12.2024

Objective: Sorting packages

  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.

Route Sales Representative

YELLOH!
Machesney Park, IL
06.2018 - 11.2024

Objective: Sale and deliver frozen foods to customers.

  • Provided excellent customer service, leading to high levels of customer retention and loyalty.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
  • Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
  • Maximized sales through effective territory management and strategic route planning.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to boost sales and customer loyalty.
  • Promoted to route trainer.
  • Trained new Route Sales Representatives, sharing best practices for success in the role.

Package Handler

UPS
Rockford, IL
09.2017 - 06.2018

Objective: package handler. Sorting and lifting packages.

  • Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality control by consistently meeting or exceeding company standards for accuracy in sorting and labeling packages.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.

Telephone Banker

Alorica
Rockford, IL
10.2012 - 08.2017

Objective: Chase telephone banker. Receiving calls from Chase bank clients.

  • Handled over 50 incoming telephone calls, emails and chat requests a day.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving banking inquiries and concerns.
  • Helped customers complete online banking services and assisted with user access problems such as forgotten passwords.
  • Upheld strict security procedures to verify identities when completing actions for members and giving out private banking information.
  • Alleviated call loads by educating customers about how to effectively navigate site tools and pages for future banking needs.
  • Stayed current on changing products, services and policies to offer exceptional service to customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by going above-and-beyond to answer questions and offer expert support.
  • Managed sensitive client information with strict adherence to confidentiality policies and data protection guidelines.
  • Implemented feedback from coaching sessions to continually enhance professional development and performance levels.

Administration Clerk

U.S.Army Reserves
Las Vegas, NV
12.2002 - 12.2006

Served as administration clerk in U.S. Army Reserves.

  • Handled incoming phone calls and answered questions from callers.
  • Established and maintained standard office procedures to achieve demanding targets.
  • Reduced errors in data entry tasks through diligent attention to detail and thorough verification procedures.
  • Supported administrators by efficiently managing daily scheduling, appointment setting, and calendar organization.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2003

High School Diploma - General Studies

Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV
05.2000

Skills

  • Stock rotation
  • Customer retention
  • Sales goals
  • Team support
  • Route planning
  • Leads prospecting

Timeline

Route Sales Representative

Bimbo Bakeries
12.2024 - Current

Package Handler

UPS
10.2022 - 12.2024

Route Sales Representative

YELLOH!
06.2018 - 11.2024

Package Handler

UPS
09.2017 - 06.2018

Telephone Banker

Alorica
10.2012 - 08.2017

Administration Clerk

U.S.Army Reserves
12.2002 - 12.2006

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Community College of Southern Nevada

High School Diploma - General Studies

Eldorado High School