An experienced individual seeking to combine work experience and education earned to further the organization's goals. Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Oppenheimer Group, Southwest Region
04.2022 - 04.2023
Work in a highly collaborative fast paced team and building relationships assisting the development of stores
Provide outstanding customer service to Southwest retail, wholesale, and food service accounts with an eye to increase company market share for products and brands
Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally to help increase sales and interaction related to assigned accounts
Proactively identify customer needs and potential solutions to meet or exceed customer expectations, helping to develop stronger relationships with targeted accounts
Arrange and attend sales meetings with accounts as needed to promote company products and services in accordance with established sales targets
Provide business and analytical support to the sales and marketing department, including assisting in the preparation and delivery of customer business reviews and category presentations to help promote awareness of brands and products
Coordinate the resolution of issues arising from meetings, liaising with all parties to find creative solutions
Work with sales representatives and category directors to develop targeted and strategic sales and promotional programs and account plans
Complete monthly retail/customer visits and communicate market intel to senior management, category directors
Act as a brand ambassador, nurturing the positive reputation of the company and associated brands
Plan, coordinate, and execute national brand programs and campaigns to drive sales.
Store Development - Accountant Analyst
Starbucks Coffee Company
06.2021 - 04.2022
Work in a highly collaborative fast paced team and building relationships assisting the development of stores
Daily communication with facilities reps and managers in the field
Fulfilling POs for stores
Supporting the inbox on all aspects such as AP and logistics inquires
Assisting the team with additional support as needed
Account Manager
Corona College Heights Orange & Lemon Association
02.2014 - 06.2021
Build relationships with retail accounts, conducting sales, marketing, supply chain management and accounting
Daily communication with key account directors and buyers
Identify business opportunities for program expansion
Work with customers through EDI Retail Link, I
Trade, and other vendor portals
Retrieve, process, and route orders
Negotiate prices and volume for seasonal contract programs and monthly AD Lids
Supply chain management working to resolve root cause for in-stock issues and
Collaborate with replenishment and sales demand planning team
Build and maintain accurate sales, forecast, product flow, business planning, seasonality, and trending analysis reports
Communicate company initiatives, sales plans, and promotions to customer
Maintain competitive in the industry and identify any gaps and or opportunity buys
Work with customers with any logistic issues, add-ons, and revisions
Schedule and coordinate all inbound deliveries for Walmart GCC through Lineage Logistics
Administration of all account documentation such as food safety compliance, general liability insurance certificates, contracts, and accounting functions
GS1 software experience with UPC maintenance and PTI label compliance
International Account Representative
Allergan, Inc
11.2013 - 02.2014
Manage financials for past due accounts, as well as service the customer with billing information and questions as needed
Manage account financials for customers in Puerto Rico, Spain, Japan, Egypt, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Sweden, and the Caribbean
Build relationships with customers to ensure timely payments and smooth transactions when payments are due
Follow up on accounts as verbal promises are made
Monitor accounts for orders, hold outgoing orders as customer account age
Issue checks and credit memos where needed on account
Answer the Client Support Services line for all incoming general account questions
Incoming calls from all accounts including accounts not assigned
Answer general questions about billing, returns, orders, and account set up
Process payments from customers via Credit Card, E-Check, and wire transfers
Research customer disputes on order arrival, pricing, and product quality
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration: Management
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Sales & Marketing Management
Westwood College
Upland, CA
06.2013
Skills
Administration Professional with over 14 years of experience
Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills
Listen attentively, communicate persuasively, and follow through diligently
Technically skilled with high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, SAP, IBM AS/400 and EDI Software (retail link and iTrade)
Easily adapt to in-house software suites
Excellent time management skills and high level of organization
Strength in sales, marketing, reporting, supply chain management and budgeting analysis
Strategic Account Development
New Business Identification
Customer Consultations
Lead Generation
Business-to-Business Sales
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Oppenheimer Group, Southwest Region
04.2022 - 04.2023
Store Development - Accountant Analyst
Starbucks Coffee Company
06.2021 - 04.2022
Account Manager
Corona College Heights Orange & Lemon Association
02.2014 - 06.2021
International Account Representative
Allergan, Inc
11.2013 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration: Management
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration: Sales & Marketing Management
Westwood College
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