Lorraine Pistante - Lee
Wilson,OK
Summary
Professional Sales Representative with a proven track record at Core Foodservice, excelling in business development and client relationship management. Achieved consistent sales growth through impactful presentations and effective product training. Skilled in contract negotiations and sales approaches in closing deals. Demonstrating a commitment to exceeding targets while delivering exceptional customer service & engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Sales Representative
Core Foodservice
Northern NV - Reno, NV
08.2011 - 03.2025
- Increased sales revenue by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in the assigned territory.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of client/manufacture offerings enabling effective communication of unique selling points.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and following up on orders.
- Visited key customers repeatedly to promote retention and relationships.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database, Sales Force
- Surpassed monthly quotas regularly reflecting dedication towards achieving organizational goals.
Salesperson
US Foodservice
Reno, NV
03.2007 - 06.2009
Sales Representative. Worked in field sales in the Lake Tahoe area and Reno NV to develop new business. Left to open up my own business.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls High
Twin Falls, ID06-1977
Skills
- Sales presentations
- Business development
- Product training
- Business relationships
- Sales reporting
- Product demonstrations
- Contract negotiations
- Sales forecasts
- Trade shows
- Pipeline management
- Cold calling
- Food safety and sanitation
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
Achieved a perfect score several times for effectively meeting all categories of trimester objective goals set by management for reporting sales.
Certification
Food Safety and Sanitation.
Other Work Information
Foodservice has always been a passion.
*Worked in the industry as owner operator of 2 restaurants for 15 years.
*Sales as a Distributor, Manufacture Representative & Broker Rep for total of 27 years.
*Detailed in budgets, purchasing, marketing & sales development.
*Organized and dependable, successful in managing multiple priorities with positive attitude.
*Hardworking & passionate.
*Time management and problem-solving skills.
Timeline
Field Sales Representative
Core Foodservice
08.2011 - 03.2025
Salesperson
US Foodservice
03.2007 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls High
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