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Patrick Hewitt

Houston,TX

Summary

Sales professional with proven success at SYSCO Food Services, specializing in strategic account development and communication. Skilled in relationship building and customer satisfaction enhancement, driving significant sales growth. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to deliver customized solutions that align with client needs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Broker Sales Representative

Fusion Food Marketing and Sales
Houston, TX
03.2018 - Current
  • Acquired new customers and identified unique needs to deliver relevant products.
  • Prepared and delivered appropriate presentations on products and services.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Insurance Agent

WoodmenLife
Houstin, TX
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Developed relationships with new clients through cold calling and referrals from existing customers.
  • Scheduled meetings with prospective clients to discuss available products and services.
  • Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.

Account Executive

SYSCO Food Services
Houston, TX
03.2006 - 01.2016
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provided timely customer service support to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.

Marketing Associate

SYSCO Food Services
Houston, TX
03.2003 - 02.2006
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Restaurant Owner

K & G Steakhouse
Brenham, TX
08.1997 - 01.2003
  • Evaluated performance of employees regularly through performance reviews, coaching sessions and feedbacks from customers.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints or issues related to the restaurant's services or products.
  • Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
  • Coordinated catering services when requested by customers .
  • Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
  • Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .

Sales Associate

Glazier Foods
Houston, TX
03.1995 - 08.1997
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Christianity And History

Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX
01-1981

Master of Arts - Apologetics

Southern Evangelical Seminary
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Strategic account development
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Sales management
  • Customer orientation
  • Effective communication
  • Multi-tasking skills

Timeline

Broker Sales Representative

Fusion Food Marketing and Sales
03.2018 - Current

Insurance Agent

WoodmenLife
03.2016 - 02.2018

Account Executive

SYSCO Food Services
03.2006 - 01.2016

Marketing Associate

SYSCO Food Services
03.2003 - 02.2006

Restaurant Owner

K & G Steakhouse
08.1997 - 01.2003

Sales Associate

Glazier Foods
03.1995 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Christianity And History

Houston Baptist University

Master of Arts - Apologetics

Southern Evangelical Seminary

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