Ken Sedlacek
Kingsley,MI
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 10+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
District Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
Traverse City, Michigan
07.2024 - Current
- Attended trade shows, conferences and other networking events to stay abreast of industry trends.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Assisted in developing budgets for marketing campaigns and promotions.
- Expanded reach of sales opportunities by continuously developing business operations and strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities within assigned territory.
- Identified and closed on new business and consistently increased current industry sales.
Multi-Unit Owner
Subway
Kingsley/Traverse City, MI
08.2017 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
Corporate Group Sales Manager
Crystal Mountain Resort
Thompsonville, MI
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Identified key decision makers, developed relationships with corporate clients, and negotiated contracts.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify trends in the industry, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design promotional materials for events targeting corporate groups.
- Organized client meetings to discuss their needs, objectives, and special requirements.
- Managed a portfolio of existing accounts while cultivating new business opportunities.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as CRM system reports to track progress against goals.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in order to maintain positive relationships with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Food Services Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2011
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Marketing tactics
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Development
- Client Service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
District Sales Representative
Gordon Food Service
07.2024 - Current
Multi-Unit Owner
Subway
08.2017 - 02.2024
Corporate Group Sales Manager
Crystal Mountain Resort
03.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Food Services Management
Central Michigan University