Nicole Leathers
Wamego,KS
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at LinPepCo-Pepsi Cola of Topeka, driving revenue growth through innovative pipeline management and competitive intelligence. Expert in operations management, fostering high-performing teams, and achieving ambitious sales targets. Recognized for strategic vision and ability to cultivate strong customer relationships, enhancing overall business performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
LinPepCo-Pepsi Cola of Topeka
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Built, trained, and managed sales and operational teams to carry out sales initiatives and reach objectives.
- Liaised with other directors and departmental heads to align operational and sales priorities with total company direction.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached 30+ team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Director of Retail Sales
LinPepCo-Pepsi Cola of Topeka
12.2014 - 08.2023
- Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
- Managed and motivated sales team of 20 to increase revenue.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Delivered recommendations to long-term accounts to promote brand awareness to key audience.
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
Education
General Studies
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSSkills
- Competitive intelligence
- Pipeline management
- Territory management
- Revenue growth
- Operations management
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Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork-life balance401k matchTimeline
Director of Operations
LinPepCo-Pepsi Cola of Topeka
08.2023 - 06.2025
Director of Retail Sales
LinPepCo-Pepsi Cola of Topeka
12.2014 - 08.2023
General Studies
Kansas State University
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