Robert J Williams
Summerland Key
Summary
Sales professional with extensive experience at SYSCO Food Services, driving revenue growth through strong product knowledge and relationship-building. Proven expertise in food safety management and menu development, consistently surpassing sales targets. Skilled in analyzing customer needs and delivering tailored solutions that enhance satisfaction and foster long-term partnerships.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
Medley
06.2007 - 06.2025
- Cultivated client relationships to drive sales revenue growth.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
- Performed cold calls to introduce company offerings to potential customers.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering post-purchase support.
- Analyzed customer needs to identify tailored solutions.
Sales Associate
Gordon Food Service
Miami
03.2005 - 05.2007
- Executed cold calls to prospective customers, introducing company offerings effectively.
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences, recommending suitable products.
- Nurtured relationships with existing customers through diligent follow-up post-sales.
- Drove sales by employing strategic meetings with customers to enhance engagement.
Kitchen Manager
Margaritaville Cafe
Key West
03.1990 - 02.2005
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY06-1979
Skills
- Food safety management
- Product knowledge
- Industry trends
- Menu development
- Staff training and scheduling
- Recipe standardization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Consultant
SYSCO Food Services
06.2007 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
Gordon Food Service
03.2005 - 05.2007
Kitchen Manager
Margaritaville Cafe
03.1990 - 02.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
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