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Pete Ratto

Daytona Beach,FL

Summary

Proven sales leader with a track record of expanding market share and driving revenue growth at Cheyenne International. Skilled in product and service sales, with a knack for excellent communication and teamwork. Successfully developed key client relationships and led high-performing sales teams, achieving significant sales increases through strategic marketing and effective team coaching. Customer-focused Territory Sales Representative with Number years of experience generating revenue through individually tailored sales strategies. Product-fluent marketer, effortlessly demonstrating product usefulness in daily applications. Creative and personable representative with customer-focused outreach tactics and lead generation strategies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Territory Sales Representative

Global Tobacco
05.2023 - 03.2024

Sell and merchandise Global’s line of products which include Clipper Cigars, Red River pipe tobacco ,CBD, vape and Delta 8 and 9 products into retailers in the Central Florida area.

Regional Sales Manager

Cheyenne Internationsl
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Expanded market share within the region by identifying growth opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Developed a successful sales team through rigorous coaching, performance management, and ongoing training.
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.

Sales Manager

Smokin Joe
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • 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.

Sales Manager

Phillips & King International
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.

Regional Sales Manager

General Cigar
06.2013 - 02.2014
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients in assigned sales territories.
  • Conducted product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients to capture more sales.

Territory Manager

Nat Sherman
10.2006 - 06.2013

Selling the Nat Sherman brand of all natural cigarettes into retailers and wholesalers in the Florida market.

Territory Manager

Lane Limited
03.1996 - 09.2005

Managed a large territory that included South Ga., North and Central Florida calling on retailers and wholesalers selling the Lane brands which includes Winchester cigars, Bugler RYO, Dunhill cigarettes and Kite RYO.

Education

N/A - Marketing

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
06.1992

Skills

Product and service sales

Point of sale operation

Excellent Communication

Teamwork and Collaboration

Decision-Making

Timeline

Territory Sales Representative

Global Tobacco
05.2023 - 03.2024

Regional Sales Manager

Cheyenne Internationsl
01.2015 - 01.2022

Sales Manager

Smokin Joe
07.2014 - 01.2015

Sales Manager

Phillips & King International
02.2014 - 07.2014

Regional Sales Manager

General Cigar
06.2013 - 02.2014

Territory Manager

Nat Sherman
10.2006 - 06.2013

Territory Manager

Lane Limited
03.1996 - 09.2005

N/A - Marketing

Daytona State College
Pete Ratto