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Richard Peek

Gulf Breeze,FL

Summary

Accomplished Senior Sales Executive with a proven track record at Interstate Flooring and Stairs, enhancing revenue through strategic sales oversight and market trend awareness. Skilled in relationship building and client engagement optimization, achieving competitive advantage and fostering partnership development. Expertise in crisis management and project management ensures operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator/Senior Sales Executive

Interstate Flooring and Stairs
Freeport , FL
02.2008 - Current
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.

Sales Director

ED Woods LLC
Montgomery, AL
05.2006 - 01.2008
  • Monitored competitor activities and adjusted strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Collaborated with sales personnel to discuss strategies to close lucrative deals
  • Conducted market research to identify industry trends, pricing strategies and competitive landscape.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
  • Created, maintained and evaluated customer databases in order to maximize sales opportunities.

Sales Representative

Blue Water Broadcasting
Montgomery, AL
08.2005 - 05.2006
  • Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential sales opportunities.
  • Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
  • Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.

Manager

Cracker Barrell
Greenville , AL
11.2004 - 08.2005
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Streamlined communication channels, improving information flow and decision-making speed.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.

Owner/Operator/Chef

Herb Butter LLC
Montgomery, AL
07.2000 - 09.2004
  • Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
  • Managed food preparation, guest interaction, quality control and customer relations.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Located relevant vendors, set up schedules and coordinated delivery, storage and organization of inventory.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Trenholm Technical Intstitue
Montgomery, AL
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-1995

Skills

  • Marketing tactics
  • Sales oversight
  • Customer relations
  • Sales strategy development
  • Project management
  • Relationship building
  • Crisis management
  • Market trend awareness
  • Partnership development
  • Client engagement optimization

Timeline

Owner/Operator/Senior Sales Executive

Interstate Flooring and Stairs
02.2008 - Current

Sales Director

ED Woods LLC
05.2006 - 01.2008

Sales Representative

Blue Water Broadcasting
08.2005 - 05.2006

Manager

Cracker Barrell
11.2004 - 08.2005

Owner/Operator/Chef

Herb Butter LLC
07.2000 - 09.2004

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Trenholm Technical Intstitue

Bachelor of Science - Fisheries Biology

Auburn University
Richard Peek