KATHRYN "KATIE" SLATTEN
SHREVEPORT,LA
Summary
Driven and competitive sales consultant with 7+ years of experience exhibiting strengths in customer service, sales execution, and consistent growth within market territory.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits
Shreveport, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust
- Analyze data and insights to increase sales, grow customer business, and better achieve objectives
- Visit accounts regularly, capture visit notes, and build visit plans considering previous visit outcomes and document in CRM (Proof)
- Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
- Be knowledgeable and experienced in all accounts staying current with what competitors are offering and how SGWS products are positioned relative to competition
Sales Supervisor Large Store
Coca Cola United
Shreveport, LA
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Generated product orders daily for customer base and ensure in-stock conditions on all Company products
- Provided daily guidance and direction to Merchandisers/distribution team members on all customer needs
- Worked in partnership with Merchandisers/distribution team members to execute picture of success
- Established positive relationships with all customers, as well as provided superior customer service
- Ensured all merchandising and brand standards were executed following UNITED standards
- Ensured all key goals were achieved to include volume, revenue, margin, share and execution targets
Business Development Manager
Coca-Cola UNITED
Shreveport, LA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Built and maintained relationships with customers while communicating account plans and pricing
- Generated and/or managed product orders daily for their customer base and ensured in-stock condition on all products
- Responsible for account planning and management of account list
- Ensured in -outlet standards were executed per channel direction
- Prospected new customers on weekly basis
Household Manager/Personal Assistant
Wall Center for Plastic Surgery
Shreveport, LA
11.2013 - 01.2018
- Personal assistant to the Drs. Wall
- Maintained accounts within the home including maintenance and accounts payable
- Scheduled and coordinated upcoming events, including making travel arrangements
- Liaison between home and office staff
Red Bull of America Sales Representative
Eagle Distributing
Shreveport, LA
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Maintained daily route with more than 60 accounts in given territory
- Daily tasks consisted of re-stocking shelves and coolers, taking inventory, placing weekly orders, and looking for expansion opportunities within accounts
- Aided in helping to gain cooler and shelf space, as well as extra placements and special pricing within accounts
- Built relationships with customers to achieve new placements and permanent points-of-sale (POS) in establishments
On Premise Anheuser-Busch Ambassador
Marsala Beverage Company
Monroe, LA
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Coordinated series of on-site promotions for local retailers
- Assisted with national brand rollout of new beverages
- Worked to expand customer base through new product samplings and product merchandise
- Helped develop new events and activities to promote consumer interest
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.2010
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits
01.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
Coca-Cola UNITED
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Supervisor Large Store
Coca Cola United
02.2018 - 01.2023
Household Manager/Personal Assistant
Wall Center for Plastic Surgery
11.2013 - 01.2018
Red Bull of America Sales Representative
Eagle Distributing
10.2011 - 08.2013
On Premise Anheuser-Busch Ambassador
Marsala Beverage Company
02.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Louisiana Tech University