Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Steve Kocinski

Hendersonville,NC

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Palermo's Pizza, excelling in customer service and relationship building. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and order writing, consistently achieving sales targets through effective strategies. Outgoing and reliable. I worked in the grocery business from 1981 thru 2025 as a sales associate, dept mgr and vendor.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Palermo's Pizza
02.2014 - 05.2025

Managed Sales route. Delivered to Grocery stores. Maintained professional rapport with customers.

  • Supported visual merchandising efforts by organizing displays according to brand guidelines.
  • Engaged with customers to build relationships and promote loyalty programs effectively.
  • Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies for timely restocking decisions.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.

Sales

Kraft Pizza
02.2005 - 02.2014
  • Increased sales performance by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Boosted regional sales by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong relationships with clients.
  • Implemented effective sales techniques to increase revenue and meet sales targets consistently.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong client relationships.
  • Consistently exceed sales goals, achieving [Number]% increase in [Type] sales YoY.
  • Determined and monitored sales focus, territory and revenue quotas for sales team.

Sales

Schwan's Food
06.1997 - 01.2005

- Same as above

Frozen Food Manager

Jewel Foods
06.1989 - 06.1997
  • Oversaw inventory management for frozen food products, ensuring optimal stock levels and freshness.
  • Developed strategies to enhance product placement and visibility within store layout.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate better pricing, resulting in reduced costs and higher profits.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through prompt assistance, addressing concerns, and offering recommendations on frozen food selections.
  • Managed loss prevention efforts, reducing waste and improving profitability.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely product restocking and maintaining organized freezer displays.
  • Order writing
  • Performed and executed store inventories

Sales Associate

Eagle Foods
05.1981 - 06.1989

- bagger

- cashier

- dept. mgr

- order writing

- performed inventories



Education

No Degree - Science Education

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
04-1985

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Outgoing personality
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Stocking
  • order writing
  • performed inventory process
  • ran frozen dept

Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Employee of the Month” on more than one occasion
  • Exceeded monthly quota on a consistent basis.


Certification

- I have cdl b license

- I'm a licensed food manager in illinois


Timeline

Sales Associate

Palermo's Pizza
02.2014 - 05.2025

Sales

Kraft Pizza
02.2005 - 02.2014

Sales

Schwan's Food
06.1997 - 01.2005

Frozen Food Manager

Jewel Foods
06.1989 - 06.1997

Sales Associate

Eagle Foods
05.1981 - 06.1989

No Degree - Science Education

College of Lake County
Steve Kocinski