Kerin King
Clear Lake,SD
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at PepsiCo, excelling in relationship building and creative merchandising strategies. Recognized for increasing product awareness and driving repeat business. A motivated team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail, committed to delivering exceptional results and enhancing customer experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Large Format Sales Representative
PepsiCo
Watertown, SD
05.2024 - Current
- Established rapport with key decision-makers within target organizations, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented creative promotional strategies that increased product awareness among potential customers.
- Presented product demonstrations that effectively showcased the value proposition of our solutions, resulting in increased interest from prospective clients.
- Effectively managed time and resources to maximize efficiency.
- Conducted regular client follow-ups, ensuring timely delivery of projects and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
Relief Sales Representative/Reset Specialist
PepsiCo
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Increased sales revenue by building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
- Adapted quickly to changing market conditions, adjusting sales approach as needed for continued success.
- Assisted in training new sales representatives and merchandisers, sharing best practices for success in the role.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Second Crewman
American Fence Co
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
- Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
- Operated various construction equipment and tools.
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
Tea, SD
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of resturant operations.
- Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited earnings to bank.
- Set expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Built community relationships to push business and increase catering.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Correctly calculated monthly/yearly inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Lead Material Handler
Safety-Kleen
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper hazmat shipment procedures.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
Assistant Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
Hartford, SD
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Conducted training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Immediately resolved issues with guests by carefully listening and communication skills.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Education
West Central High School
Hartford, SD05.2014
Skills
- Upselling strategies
- Sales strategy development
- Goal oriented
- Territory management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Listening skills
- Customer relations
- Self motivation
Timeline
Large Format Sales Representative
PepsiCo
05.2024 - Current
Relief Sales Representative/Reset Specialist
PepsiCo
10.2021 - 07.2023
Second Crewman
American Fence Co
06.2021 - 10.2021
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
08.2017 - 05.2021
Lead Material Handler
Safety-Kleen
02.2017 - 08.2017
Assistant Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
08.2013 - 02.2017
West Central High School