Keith Bakken
Belle Plaine
Summary
Dynamic Route Sales Representative with proven success at Old Dutch Foods, excelling in route planning and customer relationship management. Expert in inventory management and sales strategy development, consistently enhancing client satisfaction and driving sales growth. Recognized for delivering exceptional service and fostering strong client connections to boost product visibility and sales.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Old Dutch Foods
Roseville
09.2007 - 09.2025
- Delivered products to customers on scheduled routes.
- Managed inventory levels in delivery vehicle.
- Built relationships with clients to enhance sales opportunities.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Assisted with merchandising displays at customer locations when requested.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and resolving complaints in a professional manner.
- Delivered product to customers in a safe and courteous manner.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding products or services.
- Monitored stock levels on route trucks to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.
- Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
- Restocked shelves as needed in order to ensure adequate inventory levels for customers.
- Organized deliveries according to customer needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
Chaska, MN06-1991
Skills
- Route planning
- Inventory management
- Product delivery
- Customer relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Vehicle maintenance
- Stock replenishment
- Order processing
- Merchandising display support
- Promote products
- Delivery schedule development
- Product knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Vehicle operation
- Problem solving
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Old Dutch Foods
09.2007 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Chaska High School
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