Robert Benson
Riverside,CA
Summary
Motivated with 25 years of experience with R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Marketing Representative
R.J. Reynolds
04.1999 - Current
- Responsible for the development/ Growth of the RMSC brand portfolio at retail.
- Development of business plans to execute RMSC targeted territorial goals.
- Category manager, expert on new products, competitive activity and company guideline and policies
- Build a solid rapport at retail to optimize opportunities.
- Conducted various Administrative tasks such as business reports, sales reports, storage organizations.
- Selling our products into big Chain stores as well as independent stores.
- Updated distribution of tobacco products and POS marketing signs.
- Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
Truck Dispatcher
Roadway Services
07.1996 - 01.1999
- Built professional relationships with new customers and cultivated existing ones through active listening and intelligent open-ended questioning.
- Reviewed paperwork and contracts prior to dispatching crew members to support accuracy and clarify understanding of details.
- Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
- Updated vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements with accuracy and efficiency.
- Created delivery routes and optimized plans for traffic, road conditions, and other factors.
- Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
- Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.1995
Skills
- Mastered at the 5 P's and expert in my local market
- Highly dependable and reliable
- Hard-working and fast learner
- Follows direction precisely by paying attention to detail
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Excellent with market Analysis and identifying opportunities
- Demonstrated very high level of intuition
- Build lasting relationships with retailers and store owners
- Coach and train new Trade Marketing representatives
- Develop business plan and execute business strategies to grow RAI brand portfolio in ORG unit
- 25 years in the tobacco industry (RAI Services)
Accomplishments
- Recognized by my DM, achieve the Trade Marketing Excellent Award recently 2022
- In last 3 to 5 years achieved exceed expectations in the Trade Marketing position.
- Worked for R.J.Reynolds subsidiary company Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company for 10 years.
- Helped launch California Project Frontier and participated in the company national commercial
Timeline
Trade Marketing Representative
R.J. Reynolds
04.1999 - Current
Truck Dispatcher
Roadway Services
07.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
California Baptist University
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