Michael Stuhl
West Jefferson,NC
Summary
Accomplished Owner/Operator at Flowers Foods, adept in territory management and fostering strong customer relationships, significantly grew branded sales by 60%. Leveraged promotional strategies and leadership to surpass sales goals at Hunt Brothers Pizza and Frito-Lay. Expert in route planning and process improvement, consistently enhancing profitability and performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Flowers Foods
Wilkesboro, NC
10.2016 - Current
- Maintained long-term relationships with customers and clients.
- Analyzed financial data from various sources; identified trends impacting overall performance.
- Reviewed customer complaints to determine appropriate methods for resolution.
- Identified new markets for penetration by carefully researching potential customers' buying habits.
- Create orders to meet customer needs by evaluating averages, awareness of promotional item demands, and changing market conditions.
- Grew branded sales by 60% over eight years.
- Supported sales goal achievement with expert product knowledge and promotion.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Maintained accurate and complete records of all business transactions and interactions.
- Established partnerships with other businesses in related industries to create time off in an owner-operated business.
Route Sales Representative
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Morganton, NC
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicles.
- Monitored stock levels on route trucks to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.
- Issued sales promotion materials to customers to boost sales.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability, and performance of assigned territory.
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Granite Falls, NC
06.2005 - 09.2015
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicles.
- Monitored stock levels on route trucks to ensure accuracy of inventory counts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume.
- Organized merchandise and sales promotion displays to attract customers.
- Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries regarding products or services.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Trained new employees on the job responsibilities related to the route sales position.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs, FL05-2002
Sports Medicine
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NCSkills
- Territory management
- Route planning
- Strong leadership
- Promotional strategies
- Sales
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Process improvement
Affiliations
- Dedicated Husband and Father
- Little league coach for my 7 and 4 year old boy's.
- Sports fan
- avid snowboarder
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Flowers Foods
10.2016 - Current
Route Sales Representative
Hunt Brothers Pizza
10.2015 - 10.2016
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
06.2005 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
East Lake High School
Sports Medicine
Lenoir Rhyne University
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