Tyler Coward
Washington,NC
Summary
Customer-focused sales professional with dedication to safe driving and meeting delivery deadlines. Courteous and cordial with desire to penetrate new target markets while giving existing customers excellent support and service.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Energync
Washington, Nc
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered products to customers while ensuring proper handling and product quality.
- Managed inventory levels on routes to maintain stock and reduce shortages.
- Planned and organized routes within the territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to streamline delivery processes and schedules.
- Utilized handheld devices for order processing and route navigation efficiently.
- Monitoring vehicle maintenance needs to ensure safe and reliable transportation.
- Built strong relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and resolving complaints in a professional manner.
- Organized transportation of goods in accordance with customer requirements.
- Routed shipments using dispatch schedules and delivery priorities.
- Followed up on prospects and land new customers.
Sales Representative
Coastal Beverage
Roanoke Rapids, NC
03.2025 - 01.2026
- 1. Managed product ordering and inventory to ensure availability.
- 10. Execute sales goals and incentives.
- 5. Maintain and build good customer relations.
- 4. Executed sales strategies through effective planning and implementation.
- 5. Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and repeat business.
- 8. Product knowledge
- 8. Developed deep understanding of product specifications and applications.
- 9. Adapted quickly to changing work environments and priorities..
- 9. Flexibility and adaptability.
Swing sales representative
Coastal Beverage
Farmville, NC
01.2025 - 07.2025
- 1. Ensured sales coverage for open routes to maximize customer interaction.
- 2. Order product for sales route and maintained inventory.
- Communicated with customers to build rapport and foster long-term relationships.
- Stocked products and constructed displays to attract customer attention and drive sales.
- Executed planogram resets to optimize product placement and enhance visual merchandising.
- Monitored and updated point-of-sale systems and signage to support sales efforts.
- Provided product delivery and facilitated payment transactions for customer satisfaction.
- 7. Maintain correct POS and signage.
- 9. Adapted to varying schedules to fulfill on-call duties effectively.
Merchandiser
Coastal Beverage
Washington, NC
06.2024 - 01.2025
- 1. Stocked, rotated, and maintained shelves to ensure product availability and freshness
- 2. Stocked, rotated, and maintained all displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement
- 3. Maintained and organized backstock to facilitate efficient inventory management.
- 4. Performed quality assessments to evaluate service standards.
- 5. Facilitated communication with managers and DSD to ensure operational efficiency.
Independent Operator
Instacart & Doordash
Greenville, NC
01.2022 - 04.2024
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Morehead City, NC
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Ordered and delivered products while ensuring stores met company standards. Built strong customer relationships and sold product displays. Achieved monthly sales goals while maintaining a low shrink percentage.
- Managed route schedules to ensure timely deliveries to customers.
- Conducted inventory assessments to maintain optimal stock levels on routes.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and support.
Independent Contractor
Aharon Inc.
Morehead City, NC
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Operated bread sales route, managing product ordering and delivery processes to ensure store standards were met.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for client engagements to ensure timely completion of all project phases.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative solutions addressing specific client needs.
- Managed bread sales route to meet customer demand and maintain inventory. Managed product ordering process and delivering product and keeping stores up to standards
Head Stock Clerk
Publix
Emerald Isle, NC
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Operated grocery truck daily, placed orders using a handheld device, and provided customer service.
- Restocked merchandise promptly to ensure availability for shoppers.
- Assisted customers in locating products and addressing inquiries to improve satisfaction.
- Restocked merchandise promptly to maintain product availability for shoppers.
Owner and Operator
Top Gun Distribution Inc.
Miramar Beach, FL
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Distributed baked goods to local retailers for Flowers Baking Co..
- Oversaw inventory control and supply chain logistics processes.
- Managed inventory control and supply chain logistics processes to maintain optimal stock levels and streamline operations.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to optimize workflow and ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
Large Store Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
Valparaiso, FL
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Progressed from seasonal night shift helper to full-time route manager. Duties included restocking and merchandising shelves, coordinating with store management about ad and display changes, and backroom organization.
- Organized product displays to increase visibility and draw customer attention.
- Coordinated with sales team on promotional activities and product launches to optimize execution.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments to maintain stock levels and prevent shortages.
Stockroom Supervisor
Beau Interlois
Grayton Beach, FL
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Oversaw daily logistics, including receiving, quality checking items, matching invoices, and shipping products, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw stockroom operations to ensure efficient receiving and storing of inventory.
- Monitored inventory levels and maintained accurate stockroom records.
- Conducted inspections of shipments to verify accuracy, check for damage, and identify missing items.
Associate Manager
Big Lots
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities
- Opened and closed store, managed bank deposits, received vendor shipments, provided customer service, backed up cashier, supervised team productivity, unloaded trucks, managed merchandising, controlled inventory, and facilitated furniture sales.
- Accomplishments
- Many customer compliments, sales bonuses, and successful truck processing every week.
- Skills Used
- Customer service, computer skills, salesmanship, leadership skills, and Merchandising skills.
Furniture Manager
Big Lots
Destin, FL
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Outlined key responsibilities
- Conducted furniture sales, received incoming furniture shipments, built displays to enhance showroom presentation, managed inventory, and supported management tasks.
- Summarized key successes
- Received customer compliments, earned sales bonus, and contributed to the department's feature in corporate training video.
- Identified essential skills
- Customer service, salesmanship, and lifting up to 150 lbs..
Sales Associate/ Stocker
Big Lots
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sales Rep/ Merchandiser
Kelloggs
Greenville, NC
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Executed merchandising strategies, fostered professional relationships, and drove sales.
- Ordered products, managed merchandising and inventory control to achieve sales quotas.
- Outlined key duties
- Identified key abilities
Education
High school diploma - Business management
Mars Hill college
Mars Hill, NCWashington High School
Washington, NCSkills
- Negotiation
- Customer service
- Relationship management
- Analysis skills
- Sales Management
- Furniture Sales
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Route navigation
- Inventory Control
- Vehicle maintenance
- Management
- Inventory organization
- English
- Merchandising
- Supervising experience
- Stocking
- Quality assurance
- Shipping & receiving
- Sales leadership
- Telephone etiquette
- Computer skills
- Territory management
- Box truck
- Route driving
- Order entry
- Leadership
- Sales
- Data entry
- Account management
- Route logistics
- Upselling
- Route planning
- Inventory management
- Relationship management
- Sales forecasting
- Visual merchandising
- Supply chain coordination
- Communication effectiveness
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Relationship building
- Client outreach
- Team support
- Product presentation
- Customer acquisition
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
driver's license, Driver's License, March 2018 to March 2024
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Energync
12.2025 - Current
Sales Representative
Coastal Beverage
03.2025 - 01.2026
Swing sales representative
Coastal Beverage
01.2025 - 07.2025
Merchandiser
Coastal Beverage
06.2024 - 01.2025
Independent Operator
Instacart & Doordash
01.2022 - 04.2024
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
03.2020 - 12.2021
Independent Contractor
Aharon Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2020
Head Stock Clerk
Publix
03.2018 - 11.2018
Owner and Operator
Top Gun Distribution Inc.
11.2016 - 03.2018
Large Store Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
05.2016 - 11.2016
Stockroom Supervisor
Beau Interlois
02.2016 - 05.2016
Associate Manager
Big Lots
08.2014 - 01.2016
Furniture Manager
Big Lots
02.2014 - 08.2014
Sales Associate/ Stocker
Big Lots
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sales Rep/ Merchandiser
Kelloggs
04.2009 - 06.2013
High school diploma - Business management
Mars Hill college
Washington High School