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Raul Alvarado

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Commercial Sales Representative with 30 years of experience in B2B sales and pipeline management. Competent industry leader in finding market opportunities through cold calls, networking events and profiling potential customers. Exhibits strong presentation, negotiation and time management proven track record of achieving a growth rate of 75% or higher by leveraging competitive analysis and strategic prospecting. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any sales opportunities. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Sales Specialist

Truly Nolen Pest Control
04.2024 - Current

Identify and prospect potential customers through various channels, including referrals, cold calls, and networking. Conduct on site property inspections to assess pest control needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Present and explain service options to potential customers, highlighting benefits and addressing concerns. Build relationships with prospect customers ensuring high levels of customers satisfaction.

Area Manager

PFG
09.2022 - 12.2023

Target new business opportunities with in the foodservices industry. Achieve sales goals and expand market. Grew area from 0-25000 weekly sales with limited products in the first 8 months. Won 2 month long contest for most account open in the Miami OP-CO. Understand customer needs and market trends to ensure repeat business and customer loyalty. Visit customers and follow up with new product and branded item. Assure customer that one has the ability to maintain strong relationships.

Product & Sales Account Development

Infinite Herbs
03.2020 - 09.2022

Understanding the needs and preference's of supermarkets customers through market analysis. Develop products that meet these needs, considering factors like quality, packaging, pricing and unique selling propositions to the likes of Walmart, Aldi's, Wholefood & BJ's. Ensure products meet all relevant safety and quality standards. Need to find key players, Attend industry events, trade shows and use online platforms to connect with buyers and decision makers.

Account Sales Manager

Terminix International LLC
03.2018 - 03.2020

Recommending opportunities with new or establish customers. Profitable growth with short & long term budget and goals that were required. Covered Eastern Florida from Daytona Beach to palm bay. Adhere to quick changes in the market, Manage and develop strategic plans, products & programs that delivered results.

District Sales Representative

Cheney Brothers
01.1995 - 03.2018

Developed Business & Sales growth both in Florida & Georgia markets. 1995 -2004 West palm beach pursue new business opportunities to expand customer base. Weekly sales was at $90,000. Stay informed about product offering and meet all budgets. 2014-2018 Georgia area. Market grew sales over prior year was $825,034 gross profit over prior year was $110,173. Always worked closely with Sales Manager and other team members to always develop sales strategis.

Territory Sales Manager

Teleflora LLC.
03.2004 - 03.2014

Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics. Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic territory plans.

Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and implemented targeted action plans accordingly. Grew businesses by adopting market expansion strategy to serve different customer needs. Organized trade shows and events within the territory to showcase company products, generating leads and increasing brand exposure. Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities and maintain consistent growth rate at 75% or higher.

Education

Business Administration

Andrew University
Berrien Springs, MI
01.1984

General Studies

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
08.1982

Skills

    Goal-Oriented, Customer Relationship Building, Strong negotiation skills, Sales Presentations, Strategic Prospecting, CRM proficiency, Cold-calling, Territory Management, Competitive Analysis, Closing Techniques

    Upselling strategies, Performance Tracking, Competitor Analysis, Opening and closing procedures, Food safety and sanitation, Account Servicing, Point of sale operation

    Contract Negotiation

Certification

Awarded Top 10 Territory Manager for Central and South Florida District at Teleflora for 2009 & 2010 sales force.

Timeline

Commercial Sales Specialist

Truly Nolen Pest Control
04.2024 - Current

Area Manager

PFG
09.2022 - 12.2023

Product & Sales Account Development

Infinite Herbs
03.2020 - 09.2022

Account Sales Manager

Terminix International LLC
03.2018 - 03.2020

Territory Sales Manager

Teleflora LLC.
03.2004 - 03.2014

District Sales Representative

Cheney Brothers
01.1995 - 03.2018

Business Administration

Andrew University

General Studies

Miami Dade College

Awarded Top 10 Territory Manager for Central and South Florida District at Teleflora for 2009 & 2010 sales force.

Raul Alvarado