Rita Caruso
Covington,KY
Summary
Accomplished Business Development Manager with solid record directing sales and marketing activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
York Street Fresh Foods
Cincinnati, OH
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Closed largest retail customer, $3M in annual sales
- Sold an additional $3M in sales in 2023
- Sold largest single day event, $275,000 in sales
- Top sales person at York Street
- Generated and maintained a database of prospective leads through cold calling
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods
Cincinnati, OH
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Cut fruit and merchandised in store for highest sales
- Set up promotional displays
- Kept track of inventory levels to ensure accuracy of stock availability
Admissions Representative
ITT Technical Institute
Greenville, SC
06.2012 - 02.2016
- Interviewed prospective students and sold ITT's offerings
- Consistently exceeded quota, reaching top sales person in Greenville several quarters during my tenure
- Helped train new hires on processes and sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2034
Skills
- Prospecting
- Sales Presentations
- Promotional Planning
- Lead Generation
- Pipeline Development
- Relationship Development
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
Timeline
Business Development Manager
York Street Fresh Foods
03.2021 - 12.2023
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods
03.2016 - 02.2021
Admissions Representative
ITT Technical Institute
06.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Cincinnati