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Robert Fenwick

Katy,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and customer relationship management, notably with Frito-Lay and Pepperidge Farm. Proven track record of achieving million-dollar sales and enhancing product distribution efficiency. Skilled in route optimization and effective communication, consistently fostering positive client relationships to drive business growth.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Distributor

Pepperidge Farm
Katy, Texas
04.2007 - 09.2025
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and distribution efficiency.
  • Coordinated deliveries to retailers, maintaining timelines and service standards.
  • Operated delivery vehicles while adhering to safety regulations and best practices.
  • Engaged with customers to resolve issues and enhance service satisfaction.
  • Identified new opportunities and clients to expand business activities.
  • Developed contingency plans for distribution during peak seasons.
  • Processed orders accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Route Sales Representative

Frito-Lay
Houston, Texas
02.1995 - 06.2007
  • Delivered products to customers on established routes.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted stock rotation.
  • Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
  • From 1995 to 1997 and then from 1998 to 2007 My job was to grow sales, control expenses , maintain and replenish product displays, increase the number of displays on route. Execute corporate programs at store level, communicate with store personal. Much of this time I drove and delivered in a 24ft box truck.
  • 1997 Senior Extra (assistant to the District Manager) Scheduling routes, covering down routes, resetting Frito-Lay sections in stores, help conduct district sales meetings, hired and scheduled part time employees. Position was eliminated after 1 year.

Achievements:

Highest dollar sales in Zone out of 65 routes in 1996, 2005, 2006.

District RSR of the year 2001,2003,2004

District MVP 1999 and 2002

Certified trainer and on the safety committee.

Million dollar sales 1996,1998,1999,2000,2001,2003,2005,2006.

Dairy and Frozen Food Manager

Fiesta Market
Houston, Texas
04.1987 - 01.1999
  • Dairy and Frozen food Manager of the company's newest store.
  • Ordered product, shelf space allocations, trained employees in these 2 departments
  • Opened 2 new stores in 1 year.

Frozen Food Manager

Randalls
Houston, Texas
01.1991 - 02.1995
  • Manager of a high volume super store, ordering, stocking, product shelf allocations and direct supervision of 2 stockers. This position also involved negotiating with Brookers on New items,promotions and displays.
  • Service Manager of the chains highest volume Flagship store- keeped the front end running smoothly with direct supervision of up to 35 employees.
  • Part-time sacker while in high school 1984-1987

Education

Associate of Arts -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05-1991

Business Administration And Management

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Inventory management and order processing
  • Route optimization and delivery coordination
  • Product merchandising
  • Effective communication
  • Merchandise sales
  • Product distribution
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Independent Distributor

Pepperidge Farm
04.2007 - 09.2025

Route Sales Representative

Frito-Lay
02.1995 - 06.2007

Frozen Food Manager

Randalls
01.1991 - 02.1995

Dairy and Frozen Food Manager

Fiesta Market
04.1987 - 01.1999

Associate of Arts -

Houston Community College

Business Administration And Management

University of Houston