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SARA NEAL

League City,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven retail sales professional with extensive experience in merchandising, client relations, sales strategy, and team leadership. Recognized for consistently exceeding client expectations, driving brand growth, and building lasting partnerships with retailers. Skilled in scheduling, recruiting, and training, with a proven ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and deliver measurable results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Specialist - Simply Good DRT

Advantage Solutions
04.2025 - Current
  • Cultivated relationships with KDMs to facilitate planogram execution and order placement for Simply Good products.
  • Collaborate with store management to gather intel to achieve client objectives.
  • Secure secondary display space to enhance product visibility and sales.
  • Engage with KDMs to share product information and push incentive sales.
  • Support the team by sharing in-store success, reporting questions, and troubleshooting issues.

Retail Sales Specialist - Walmart Mars DRT

SAS/Advantage Solutions
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Participated in training sessions to acquire knowledge of new products and sales techniques.
  • Engaged in team meetings to strategize on achieving client objectives.
  • Established rapport with store management to secure additional display space for incentive sales.
  • Secured secondary displays to enhance visibility of new products and drive sales.

Retail Sales Specialist/RSMD – Smucker’s DRT

Advantage Solutions
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Executed merchandising campaigns to showcase competitive advantages of managed brands.
  • Leveraged market insights to enhance marketing and display of Smucker's products.
  • Built relationships with store KDMs to secure secondary displays and drive sales.
  • Partnered with store management to implement planograms and optimize product placement.
  • Worked with the supervisor to support the team by training and problem-solving issues.

Retail Client Service Manager

Advantage Solutions
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Directed scheduling operations for project teams across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
  • Met client expectations for accounts, including Frito Lay and SEG.
  • Coordinated communication between clients and internal teams for timely project updates.
  • Resolved client issues through effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Maintained strong client relationships by partnering with supervisors to ensure project execution aligned with client goals.

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions
12.2010 - 06.2019
  • Executed merchandising strategies to increase sales for multiple clients.
  • Communicated with store management to implement planograms, and ensure compliance.
  • Created sales sheets and presentations to support team members and expand the customer sales base.
  • Recommended innovative marketing initiatives to maximize product visibility and revenue.

Front Desk Lead

Quality Inn & Suites
02.2009 - 11.2010
  • Managed front desk operations, including guest check-in/check-out, and reservations.
  • Oversaw housekeeping staff, and ensured smooth hotel operations.
  • Ordered supplies and managed inventory to support the hotel’s needs.

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing
09.2007 - 12.2008
  • Executed retail displays and product resets for HP Hood, ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Fostered relationships with key decision-makers to secure orders and maintain planogram compliance.
  • Contributed to supplemental and core merchandising teams, enhancing overall effectiveness.

Front Desk Receptionist

Farmers Insurance Agency
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed front office operations including customer inquiries and data entry.
  • Processed policy documentation and supported agents with administrative tasks.
  • Answered phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate staff members.
  • Managed appointment scheduling for agents and clients efficiently.

Retail Sales Merchandiser Dedicated (RSMD) – Tropicana Team

Advantage Solutions
  • Executed sales, merchandising, and promotional strategies for Tropicana brand across assigned retail accounts.
  • Built strong partnerships with store management to ensure compliance with planograms and maximize product visibility.
  • Monitored inventory levels and rotated stock to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.
  • Identified opportunities for incremental displays and additional sales growth.
  • Collaborated with Advantage leadership and Tropicana client teams to achieve and exceed sales objectives.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Retail merchandising and sales strategy
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales strategy development
  • Planogram execution
  • Adaptive sales techniques
  • Team building
  • Sales target achievement
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Market analysis
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Client and store management relations
  • Team leadership and recruiting
  • Planogram execution and compliance
  • Marketing and promotional campaigns
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Retail Sales Specialist - Simply Good DRT

Advantage Solutions
04.2025 - Current

Retail Sales Specialist - Walmart Mars DRT

SAS/Advantage Solutions
01.2025 - 04.2025

Retail Sales Specialist/RSMD – Smucker’s DRT

Advantage Solutions
08.2021 - 06.2024

Retail Client Service Manager

Advantage Solutions
06.2019 - 06.2020

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Solutions
12.2010 - 06.2019

Front Desk Lead

Quality Inn & Suites
02.2009 - 11.2010

Retail Merchandiser

Advantage Sales & Marketing
09.2007 - 12.2008

Front Desk Receptionist

Farmers Insurance Agency
01.2003 - 01.2007

Retail Sales Merchandiser Dedicated (RSMD) – Tropicana Team

Advantage Solutions

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Phoenix

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