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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Taylor Parent

Taylor Parent

Beckley,WV

Summary

Successful Sales Consultant bringing strong history of exceeding product revenue and customer targets. Versed in a large portfolio of products and current market trends. Over 13 years of restaurant success and 5 years in sales and business development. Goal-oriented with distinguished experience in the food industry and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

Sysco
08.2018 - Current
  • Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for the Sysco Specialty Meat Group's (SSMG) products and services.
  • Make in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
  • Taking customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximization.
  • Participate, review and oversee input of orders for customers via communication with inside sales partners.
  • React timely to customer problems and needs.
  • Review daily out of stocks, shortages, transportations issues and implement solutions quickly.
  • Review, analyze and react to daily/weekly sales and margin reports looking for improvement opportunities.
  • Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, trends and who the other distributors/sales organizations are in your market.
  • Participate in Sysco Specialty Meat Group (SSMG) training and customer events. Participate in Sales meetings held by Sysco Sales leaders.
  • Develop a relationship with accounts payable (A/P) contact at every account.
  • Participate and coordinate communication between them and SSMG account receivable manager/representative.
  • Implement ”Ask Early and Often” to control days sales outstanding (DSOs) and know signs to know when to say “No Ship or Cash on Delivery (COD)”.
  • Update bid files, customer profiles, and customer call sheets to ensure proper pricing and accuracy of needed items-thus reducing costly credits and returns.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.

Retail Supervisor

McCoy Sports
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
  • Monitored cashiers' work and balanced registers to maintain strong financial controls.

Restaurant Manager

Ace Adventure Resort
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Management

Concord University
Athens, WV
12.2017

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Price Structuring
  • Revenue Generation
  • Time Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Learning Strategies
  • Goals and Performance
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Customer Order Management
  • Account Penetration
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Industry Trends

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Sysco
08.2018 - Current

Retail Supervisor

McCoy Sports
12.2017 - 03.2018

Restaurant Manager

Ace Adventure Resort
05.2016 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Management

Concord University
Taylor Parent