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Ruben Valdez

Houston,TX

Summary

Multi-talented business leader bringing 20+ years of experience as successful Executive. Strategic problem solver and change manager. A visionary executive able to implement plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in DSD & Key Account Management. Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Vice President

Sunbelt Merchant Group
Houston, Tx
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Vice President reporting to COO with 1100 Convenience stores and 60 Superettes
  • Develop revenue opportunities with advertising sales
  • Made sales presentations for B2B Hispanic growth opportunities
  • Reviewed reports from functional areas to assess progress towards organizational goals.

Buyer

Greater Houston Retailers Association
Stafford, Tx
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Buyer: Reporting to CEO with 2,300 Convenience stores
  • Negotiated all DSD Vendors agreements at 100%
  • Develop & Create contracts for +2,100 Convenience stores
  • Presented Business results to Board Members showing profit increases of 80% vs prior.

Regional Manager

M&M Mars Chocolate N.A.
Hackettstown, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Implement, hire, and train Territory Managers
  • Generated sales growth of 13% across DFW, San Antonio/Austin and Houston
  • Sell and present National Programs in B2B accounts
  • Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.

Regional Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper
Frisco, Tx
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Implement, hire, and train Territory Managers for DFW, Austin/San Antonio, and Houston Markets
  • Sell and present National Programs in B2B accounts
  • Develop Hispanic Marketing plans
  • Grew share with sell-in program to Kroger Supermarkets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree- business -

Texas A & M University
Commerce, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (10 years)
  • Tableau (10 years)
  • Business analysis (10 years)
  • Public speaking (10 years)
  • Analytics (10 years)
  • Business Development (10 years)
  • Power BI (8 years)
  • Data Analysis (10 years)
  • Data Visualization (10 years)
  • Warehouse Distribution (10 years)
  • Excel (10 years)
  • Word (10 years)
  • PPT (10 years)
  • Profit & loss (10 years)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Vice President

Sunbelt Merchant Group
01.2021 - 12.2022

Buyer

Greater Houston Retailers Association
01.2017 - 01.2021

Regional Manager

M&M Mars Chocolate N.A.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Regional Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor’s degree- business -

Texas A & M University
Ruben Valdez