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Marylou Curran

Marylou Curran

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented and proactive Food Service Sales Associate bringing strong record of success in promoting multiple product lines, cross-selling products and managing paperwork. . Enthusiastic Account Specialist eager to develop company business by providing top-notch customer service and sales support. Ready to offering 25 years' experience in the Food Industry.

Successful track record of selling vendor products into broad line distributors,redistributors and specialty foods sector.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Chef

Food Fanatics LLC
07.2023 - Current
    • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
    • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
    • Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
    • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
    • Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.

Realtor

Star Link Reality
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
  • Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.

Key Account Specialist

Paramount Marketing
04.2016 - 03.2021
  • Cross-sold additional products and services to increase profitability within accounts
  • Developed promotions focused on [Action], resulting in [Result]
  • Maintained relationships with key customers in territory by facilitating ongoing product training and support
  • Traveled assigned sales territories and met with potential clients to discuss business opportunities
  • Collected market data to analyze growth and develop markets
  • Participated in regular meetings and conference calls with [Job title] to discuss performance and budget
  • Reviewed current and future market trends to increase [Type] sales
  • Assessed needs and allocated resources to meet demand
  • Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings
  • Input data into CRM system to manage existing portfolios and potential leads
  • Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs
  • Tracked sales and customer information and produced reports for upper management
  • Prepared sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
  • Coordinated Distributor Sales meetings and Trade Food Shows

Food Service Manager

Multigrain Bakery
01.2010 - 07.2015
  • Managed national account business, as well as a network of broker and specialty food service distributors
  • Organized trade shows set up displays interfaced with attendees
  • Responded to customer concerns efficiently, accurately and with detailed information
  • Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff various tasks
  • Worked closely with owners, chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions
  • Connected with and secured new business with multiunit chains
  • Developed creative menu applications and plate presentations which enhanced sales revenues.

Regional Sales Manager

Specialities, Inc
02.2010 - 03.2015
  • 67Traveled to customer sites with sales representatives to meet and help close deals through effective persuasion
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals bringing exceptional talent and well-developed skills to already successful sales division
  • Supported, trained and motivated team of professionals to consistently meet annual goals for sales and production
  • Met regional sales objectives by developing and implementing promotion strategies, coordinating sales team and servicing key accounts to fortify business relationships
  • Developed and managed regional sales program and market operations
  • Penetrated new markets by investigating competitor products, services and trends
  • Devised marketing, sales and customer promotions to work alongside national plans
  • Initiated and cultivated relations with distributors to realize optimal cost savings
  • Oversaw book of [Number] regular clients and consistently pursued new leads via networking, cold and warm methods.
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Managed team of [Number] regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.45
  • Managed team of 80 regional sales representatives and consistently achieved high sales targets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration

University of Maryland - University College, Hyattsville, MD

Larson Educational Services For Real Estate , FT Myers, Fl

Associate of Science - Culinary

Keiser University , Sarasota, FL
08.2020

Skills

    • Business development
    • Sales and marketing
    • Staff training and motivation
      • Innovative Culinary training
      • Territory growth
      • Reporting skill

Timeline

Personal Chef - Food Fanatics LLC
07.2023 - Current
Realtor - Star Link Reality
02.2022 - 03.2023
Key Account Specialist - Paramount Marketing
04.2016 - 03.2021
Regional Sales Manager - Specialities, Inc
02.2010 - 03.2015
Food Service Manager - Multigrain Bakery
01.2010 - 07.2015
University of Maryland - University College - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
Larson Educational Services For Real Estate - ,
Keiser University - Associate of Science, Culinary

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