Hi, I’m
Rick LINDSEY
Sanford,FL
Summary
Highly experienced , known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
39
years of professional experience
Work History
HeartlandOrlando, FL
Account Executive
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
- Leveraged marketing channels and sales strategies to develop pipeline and increase profitability.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
- Applied needs-based analysis to assess current satisfaction and importance of various product features to customers.
- Cold called, canvassed and obtained referrals to develop sales pipeline.
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Identified customer needs to achieve service levels that met and exceeded expectations.
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
- Attended networking events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.
UsfoodsOrlando, FL
Usfoods Sales
02.2016 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
SYSCO Food ServicesOrlando, FL
Food and Equipment Sales
02.2010 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Sonics Drive InMorristown, TN
Owner/partner
03.2005 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Dominos's PizzaGary, IN
Owner
02.2000 - 02.2004
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices and company procedures.
Domino’s Pizza CorpVero Beach, FL
Dominos Pizza Manager and Supervisor
01.1982 - 01.1999
Job overview
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Results were that Vero beach was one of the top Stores in Corp Dominos. Won Many management awards for manager of month,year and awards based on P&L results.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- All the Above Lead to My becoming a Franchise in Indiana of three stores.
Education
Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City FloridaPanama City, FL
No Degree from Business Administration
Skills
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Order Processing
- Upselling Techniques
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Sales Goal Attainment
Accomplishments
Franchisee with Domino's Pizza for 5 years and Sonic Drive-In's 7 years.
My 2 Daughters are part of my greatest Accomplishments, Along With my Wife Of 40 years.
Many awards for exceeding the goals of the Company's I worked with.
- Computer Proficiency - Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Account Executive
Heartland
02.2019 - Current
Usfoods Sales
Usfoods
02.2016 - 02.2021
Food and Equipment Sales
SYSCO Food Services
02.2010 - 02.2015
Owner/partner
Sonics Drive In
03.2005 - 03.2009
Owner
Dominos's Pizza
02.2000 - 02.2004
Dominos Pizza Manager and Supervisor
Domino’s Pizza Corp
01.1982 - 01.1999
Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City Florida
No Degree from Business Administration
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