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Sal Archdeacon

Eldora,CA

Summary

Driven Area Sales Manager with 8+ years of experience in management capacity and strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance. Well-honed listening skills and problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and overcome objections to close sales and achieve goals within multiple assigned territories. Successfully motivates and develops sales teams in results-driven and customer-focused environments with positive attitude towards achievement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesman

Donaghy Sales
05.2023 - Current
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.

Area Sales Manager

Markstein Beverage
10.2015 - 05.2023


  • Executed proven strategies to hit sales quota and help company achieve goals.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Helped team stay productive and focused on higher-value tasks to improve sales efficiency.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Accompanied sales reps in field for ride-alongs to teach, observe and work one-on-one.

Salesman

Markstein Beverage
09.2014 - 09.2015

Chains/Broad Market sales South Sacramento

Salesman

Couch Distributing Company
03.2000 - 09.2014

On premise/Broard Market Sales

March 2000-2006

Monterey County


Chain/Broad Market Sales

April 2006-Sept 2014

Monterey County

Sign Hanger

Couch Distributing Company
10.1999 - 03.2000
  • Maintained clean and tidy shop space for maximum customer appeal, safety and organization.
  • Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
  • Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
  • Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
  • Designed new sign graphics and layouts to match customer specifications.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Ordered Trimester POS for AB

Delivery Driver

Couch Distributing Company
09.1998 - 10.1999
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.

Merchandiser

Couch Distributing Company
04.1998 - 09.1998
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School
Soquel, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Product Merchandising and Distribution
  • Staff Training
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Customer Relations
  • Sales Records Management
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Sales and Marketing Strategy

Timeline

Salesman

Donaghy Sales
05.2023 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Markstein Beverage
10.2015 - 05.2023

Salesman

Markstein Beverage
09.2014 - 09.2015

Salesman

Couch Distributing Company
03.2000 - 09.2014

Sign Hanger

Couch Distributing Company
10.1999 - 03.2000

Delivery Driver

Couch Distributing Company
09.1998 - 10.1999

Merchandiser

Couch Distributing Company
04.1998 - 09.1998

High School Diploma -

Soquel High School
Sal Archdeacon