Matthew Popek
Elyria,OH
Summary
Accomplished sales representative with over 15 years of experience in driving revenue through effective customer engagement and lead generation. Skilled in trade marketing and inventory management, with a strong focus on adapting strategies for competitive advantage.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
S. Abraham and Sons Inc.
Northwest, OH
02.2019 - Current
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Trade Activation Manager
Anheuser-Busch
Cleveland, Ohio
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Developed trade marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility in retail locations.
- Managed relationships with distributors to ensure effective product placement.
- Monitored industry trends to adapt trade strategies for competitive advantage.
- Managed inventory levels at each location according to demand forecasts; adjusted orders accordingly when necessary.
Sales Representative
Superior Beverage Group
Glenwillow, OH
06.2006 - 11.2015
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of popular products.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
Education
Master Of Arts (MA) - Sports And Recreation Management
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2004
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Management
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-1999
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Lead generation
- Inventory management
- Market analysis
- Product knowledge
- Effective communication
- Time management
Affiliations
Boys Basketball Coach, Grade School and High School 2001 - 2017
Timeline
Sales Representative
S. Abraham and Sons Inc.
02.2019 - Current
Trade Activation Manager
Anheuser-Busch
11.2015 - 09.2017
Sales Representative
Superior Beverage Group
06.2006 - 11.2015
Master Of Arts (MA) - Sports And Recreation Management
Kent State University
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Management
Kent State University