Timmothy Gentry
Cape Coral
Summary
Dynamic Route Sales Representative with a proven track record at Snyder's-Lance, excelling in customer relationship management and sales growth strategies. Enhanced product visibility through innovative merchandising techniques, driving significant sales increases. Known for effective problem resolution and optimizing delivery routes, ensuring high customer satisfaction and loyalty. Can perform in a fast moving physical environment, and a people person who enjoys meeting and pleasing new people or clients.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Snyder's-Lance
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Developed strong customer relationships through regular route visits and personalized service.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability while minimizing waste.
- Executed efficient delivery schedules, optimizing routes to enhance time management.
- Implemented promotional strategies that increased product visibility and drove sales growth in key accounts.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers using good communication and follow-through abilities.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Increased product placement in stores with strategic merchandising techniques.
- Reduced product returns and exchanges by providing accurate and thorough product information during sales.
- Stocked shelves and loaded orders to prepare deliveries.
- Assisted with sorting and organizing stockroom items.
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Snyder's-Lance
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling retail products to customers.
- Implemented innovative retail display techniques that improved product visibility and boosted store sales significantly.
- Implemented innovative merchandising techniques that improved product visibility at retail locations and increased sales volume.
- Executed efficient delivery schedules, optimizing routes to enhance time management.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and retention rates.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring sufficient product availability for customers.
- Represented wide range of products and brands.
- Established strong customer relationships, leading to increased sales and client satisfaction.
Route Sales Manager
Nabisco Brands
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive product sales and brand loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and spoilage.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess product placement, availability, and presentation, implementing improvements as needed for maximum sales potential.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and fostering long-term loyalty.
Golf Course Attendant
Belle Haven Country Club
07.2011 - 09.2018
- Maintained golf course facilities to ensure optimal playing conditions for members and guests.
- Assisted in event setup and breakdown to support club tournaments and member activities.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.
- Greeted golf course guests and shared information on course conditions, rules and gameplay.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service to golf course patrons.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, such as sales transactions, tee time bookings, and incident reports.
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Pepperidge Farm
11.2005 - 01.2018
- Managed daily product deliveries and ensured optimal shelf placement for maximum visibility.
- Developed strong customer relationships, enhancing satisfaction and repeat business.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain stock levels and reduce shortages.
- Provided excellent customer service, leading to high levels of customer retention and loyalty.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify buying trends and offer recommendations.
- Enhanced route efficiency by optimizing daily delivery schedules.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Maintained records of sales and customer information to support accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas A Edison High School
Alexandria, VA05-1996
Skills
- Route optimization
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory management
- Sales growth strategies
- Merchandising techniques
- Product visibility enhancement
- Problem resolution skills
- Retail display execution
- Stockroom organization
- Time management efficiency
- Stock rotation
- Sales goals
- Route planning
- Merchandise sales
- Product distribution
- Route growth
- Customer service
- Truck loading
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Clean driving record
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- FL Driver's license
- Teamwork
Timeline
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Snyder's-Lance
11.2021 - 09.2025
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Snyder's-Lance
10.2018 - 10.2021
Route Sales Manager
Nabisco Brands
02.2018 - 10.2018
Golf Course Attendant
Belle Haven Country Club
07.2011 - 09.2018
Route Sales Representative/Owner/Operator
Pepperidge Farm
11.2005 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Thomas A Edison High School