Roger Lemere

We started a BBQ food trailer business, where we sold our food to the public at local fairs, events, vacation resorts, and upscale campsites. However, we faced the challenge of having to discard leftover fresh food every week after the weekend events were completed. This, along with the increasing costs of state and local licensing, automobile, trailer, and liability insurance, made it difficult for us to sustain the business. Therefore, we decided to cut our losses and close the business in November 2023.

• Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
• Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
• Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
• Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.
• Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
• Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
• Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
• Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
• Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
• Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
• Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

• Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.
• Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
• Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit services.
• Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
• Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to provide ongoing support.
• Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
• Managed portfolio of 80+ accounts totaling $2+ million in annual sales.
• Met with average of 12 clients per week consistently, resulting in 95% client retention rate.
• Resolved customer issues quickly to maintain client satisfaction.
• Met with clients delivering presentations, and discussing new products and additional services.
• Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
• Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
• Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.