SAM BURMAN
La Grange Park,IL
Summary
Focused Sales professinal committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new clients and promoting strong relationships. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Love to crush and grind everyday.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
10.2022 - Current
- Grew YOY sales by 31%
- Grew YOY margin by 2%
- Created new ISR team system to process orders and increase ancillary services
- Assisted in acquisition interrogation to increase brand knowledge and problem solve with internal sales team
- Utilized customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and market trends.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Sales Manager
D'Artagnan
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Completed successful transfer after acquisition by Fortune Fish & Gourmet
- Boosted revenue by 33% YOY
- Grew Margin by 2% YOY
- Organized promotional events at the Indy 500, James Beard Awards & Meals on Wheels to increase relationship building
- Exceeded sales goals of retail products by 25%.
- Monitored metrics and marketing investments to assess performance and implement continuous improvements.
Executive Chef
Museum of Contemporary Art
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Accountable food service operations including; Marisol Restaurant, Catering and Special Events
- Achieved positive reviews from Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Vogue and Chicago reader for Marisol Restaurant
- Created new revenue streams through guest interaction and captured new market share. Raised revenue YOY by 4%
- Maintained 25% food cost and 9% labor cost
- Effectively managed and maintained all Financial goals
Education
Industry Executive Program -
USC Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CA2013
Skills
- Leadership/communication
- Direct Sales
- Sales Presentation
- Team building
- Multi million dollar P&L Management
- Computer proficient; Word, Excel, Power Point
- Meticulously detail-oriented
- CRM Software
- Strategic Selling
- Active listening skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Sales Associate
Fortune Fish & Gourmet
10.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
D'Artagnan
04.2018 - 10.2022
Executive Chef
Museum of Contemporary Art
03.2015 - 03.2018
Industry Executive Program -
USC Marshall School of Business
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