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Melissa Butler

Muncie,IN

Summary

Results-oriented Sales Representative with deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that protects business and builds fences.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Education Specialist

Gordon Food Service
06.2018 - Current
  • Managed large K12 territory with over 30M in sales
  • Worked with school bids, pricing, consultative selling
  • Participated in leadership activities such as Subject Matter Expert- SAP transition 23/24, Emerging Leaders, Future Sales Leaders, Women's Foodservice Forum Leadership Conference 2024
  • Awarded Winner's Circle 2023, Penetrate Award, Protect Award, First Timer Award.

Field Customer Specialist

General Mills Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Managed statewide territory for General Mills Foodservice in Indiana
  • Called on Healthcare, College and University, K-12, Senior Living, Commercial Accounts and multiple distributors
  • Developed and executed promotions to large healthcare groups, K-12 co-ops and college boards
  • Used consultative selling skills to sell products and uncover operator needs.

Retail Sales Representative

General Mills Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Managed territory of 30-40 retail stores over NE IN and OH
  • Worked with stores to carry new items, fill voids, build displays and grow their business
  • Presented promotions and top line reporting to Market Managers

Senior Account Representative

Market Day Corp.
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Worked with 12-15 schools to meet and exceed fundraising goals
  • Managed monthly fundraisers, coordinating volunteers and handling all money exchanged
  • Trained and coached sales team members
  • Established and maintained business relationships with Principals, Volunteers and PTO's

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising (Journalism sequence)

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2000

Skills

  • Relationship Builder
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Organized
  • Self Driven
  • Collaborator
  • Team Leader

Timeline

Education Specialist

Gordon Food Service
06.2018 - Current

Field Customer Specialist

General Mills Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2018

Retail Sales Representative

General Mills Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2015

Senior Account Representative

Market Day Corp.
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising (Journalism sequence)

Ball State University

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