Nelson Pinedo
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Proven leader in sales and merchandising with a track record of enhancing revenue and client satisfaction at High Desert Distribution. Excelled in building relationships and training sales teams, leveraging Microsoft Excel for data-driven strategies. Achieved significant sales increases through innovative merchandising and effective staff management, demonstrating exceptional relationship-building and analytical skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
High Desert Distribution
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
Merchandising Manager
High Desert Distribution
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
- Implemented innovative visual displays that captured attention and boosted sales significantly.
- Evaluated merchandise assortment regularly to ensure alignment with consumer preferences and demands.
- Increased sales by developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies.
Merchandising Supervisor
Harbor Distribution
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Help prioritized work assignments for merchandisers to meet sales, delivery and customer demands.
- Conduct "work - with's", "go behinds", to survey and monitor employee productivity, meeting compony standards, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Work with the sales department to assist with meeting sales goals and efficiencies.
- Perform work task safely and contribute to overall safe work environment.
Chain Account Manager
Harbor Distribution
07.2009 - 11.2017
- Achieved sales goals.
- Planned and conducted regular sales calls to accounts.
- Managed accurate inventory levels to minimized out of stocked and out of code issues.
- Assessed product rotation on shelf and back rooms to maximize product freshness.
Chain Relief Sales
Harbor Distribution
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Conducted relief sales for the sales department.
- Took inventory and inputted customer order using handheld devices.
- Maintained proper inventory and product freshness in all assigned accounts.
- Included running merchandising routes, rotate and stocked all products at times.
- Other projects or duties as assigned.
Team Lead Merchandiser
Harbor Distribution
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Stocked and rotated products onto shelves from stores inventory as required.
- Dispatched weekend routing.
- Trained and develop merchandisers.
Merchandiser
Harbor Distributing
07.2003 - 03.2006
- Stocked and rotated products onto shelves from stores inventory as required.
- Build displays onto the sales floor.
- Organized inventory from stores backroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Pedro Adult School
San Pedro, CA08.2005
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Sales team training
- Staff Management
- Goals and performance
- Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
Accomplishments
- Named " Account Manager of the Year" in 2015
- I was covered in the front page RBG Poet in 2018
- Supervised team over 30 staff members.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sales Manager
High Desert Distribution
01.2023 - 06.2024
Merchandising Manager
High Desert Distribution
01.2020 - 12.2023
Merchandising Supervisor
Harbor Distribution
11.2017 - 12.2019
Chain Account Manager
Harbor Distribution
07.2009 - 11.2017
Chain Relief Sales
Harbor Distribution
07.2007 - 07.2009
Team Lead Merchandiser
Harbor Distribution
03.2006 - 07.2007
Merchandiser
Harbor Distributing
07.2003 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
San Pedro Adult School
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