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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, OH
06-2034

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
Rita Caruso