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Richard Niznik

Commack,NY

Summary

Dynamic Sales Consultant III with a proven track record at Sysco Long Island, specializing in territory expansion and customer relationship management. Skilled in transforming customer interactions into lasting relationships, leading to a consistent exceedance of sales goals. Expert in sales strategies and time management, ensuring optimal productivity and growth.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant III

Sysco Long Island
Central Islip, NY
10.2013 - Current

Manage and develop new customers, while maintaining existing sales with assigned customers and a given sales territory.

Executive Chef (Partner)

34 New Street
Huntington , NY
09.2004 - 05.2012
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
  • Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Led team meetings to discuss upcoming events, challenges, successes and opportunities for improvement.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Executive Chef/Sous Chef

The Shadows
Rochester , NY
08.1994 - 09.2001
  • Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Focused on customer satisfaction, creating delicious cuisine to impress diners.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
09-1997

Skills

  • Territory expansion
  • Customer liaison
  • Sales funnel management
  • Demonstrations
  • Cold calling
  • Customer relationship management
  • Leads prospecting
  • Sales strategies
  • Time management
  • Exceeds sales goals

Accomplishments

  • Chairmen's Club 2016
  • Executive Club 2022

Timeline

Sales Consultant III

Sysco Long Island
10.2013 - Current

Executive Chef (Partner)

34 New Street
09.2004 - 05.2012

Executive Chef/Sous Chef

The Shadows
08.1994 - 09.2001

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Culinary Institute of America
Richard Niznik