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Richard Escoto

Apple Valley,CA

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with proven expertise in visual merchandising and customer service honed at Kehe Distribution/DPI Specialty Foods. Excelled in building customer relationships, enhancing sales through effective promotional strategies, and teamwork. Achieved significant sales growth by leveraging problem-solving skills and persuasive selling techniques. Renowned for reliability and goal-oriented approach, adept at merchandise planning and in-store support.

Sales professional with solid track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at building strong client relationships, leveraging product knowledge, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent achievement of goals in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate /Retail Merchandiser

Kehe Distribution/DPI SpecialtyFoods
11.2007 - 01.2025
  • Organized shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Check for out of stocks.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • The Territory Sales Manager is accountable to grow profitable base and vertical sales, as well as acquiring new business. The Territory Sales Manager will own customer relationships and drive additional points of distribution through targeted category reviews, promotions, and new item innovation. The Territory Sales Manager will be the first point of contact for their customer base and will work cross functionally to provide support and timely customer centric resolutions. As with all positions at KeHE, it is expected that all actions of the Territory Sales Manager will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision and Values.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eagle Rock High School
Los Angles, Ca

Associate of Science -

PADI College
Santa Ana, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Plan-o-gram creation
  • Merchandise planning
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Promotional strategies
  • Excellent people skills
  • Event promotion
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Brand presentations
  • Goal oriented
  • In-store support
  • Stock control

Languages

English

Timeline

Sales Associate /Retail Merchandiser

Kehe Distribution/DPI SpecialtyFoods
11.2007 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Eagle Rock High School

Associate of Science -

PADI College
Richard Escoto