Overview
Work History
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Michael Shrader

Murfreesboro,TN

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Representative

Ole Mexican Foods
03.2024 - Current
  • Cultivates high-value accounts by delivering tailored solutions and identifying growth opportunities
  • Increases sales through proactive account management and consistent relationship building
  • Drive sales growth in assigned territory, cultivate strong client relationships, and implement strategic marketing initiatives to expand market share for Ole Mexican Foods
  • Exceed sales targets by identifying new business opportunities, conducting product demonstrations, and negotiating contracts with key accounts in the food industry
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions, address client needs, and ensure timely delivery of Ole Mexican Foods products to diverse markets
  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies and propose product improvements, driving substantial revenue growth
  • Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.

Affiliate Real Estate Broker

eXp Realty
02.2007 - Current
  • Facilitate property sales via ads, open houses, and online platforms, achieving measurable growth
  • Coordinate buyer-seller interactions, ensuring positive experiences and smooth transactions
  • Schedule and manage property viewings, enhancing client satisfaction and decision-making
  • Analyze market trends to set competitive prices, boosting sales effectiveness
  • Monitor local market changes, adapting strategies to maintain business success

Store Manager

DG Market
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Led operations to boost productivity, achieving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction
  • Set and delegated operational goals, leading to streamlined workflows and efficient resource use
  • Analyzed customer feedback to refine strategies, enhancing service quality and experience
  • Managed staff and resources effectively to consistently meet and exceed production targets
  • Led store operations, optimized inventory management, and implemented customer service initiatives, driving substantial revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Store Manager

Smart and Final
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Experience in managing as many as 80 employees
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Skills

  • Customer training
  • Account servicing
  • Cost structure analysis
  • Technical aptitude
  • Sales data tracking
  • Business growth management
  • Territory management
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Upselling techniques
  • Excellent communication
  • Networking skills
  • Customer engagement
  • Sales presentations
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Contract negotiation
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Performance evaluations
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Territory Sales Representative

Ole Mexican Foods
03.2024 - Current

Affiliate Real Estate Broker

eXp Realty
02.2007 - Current

Store Manager

DG Market
01.2005 - 01.2008

Store Manager

Smart and Final
01.2000 - 01.2005
Michael Shrader