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Tyler Edwards

Yakima,WA

Summary

Focused Sales Manager committed to motivating others and offering extensive knowledge penetrating new territories and promoting product lines. Highly effective mentor driven to assess individual and group performance to implement improvements and set goals. Determined individual with background in establishing and nurturing lucrative partnerships. Professional background in both Procurement and Sales.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Manager

Jewel Apple
03.2023 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Developed new website and refreshed branding.
  • Built new customer base from the ground up on new product offerings.
  • Collaboration on construction and development of a new production facility.

National Account Sales Manager

Tree Top Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • Resolved customer issues with speed and accuracy to maintain satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team to develop sales plan and strategy leading to increased sales revenue and volume year over year.
  • Managed, supported and grew business relationships with existing accounts and developed strategies to increase sales and revenue.
  • Assessed customer needs and promoted company products and services.
  • Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Led sales growth on new fruit ingredient offerings.

Fruit Procurement Manager

Tree Top Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2019
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Worked directly with farmers and packing houses.
  • Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
  • Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Order Management
  • Staff Management
  • Strategic Account Development
  • Sales Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Pipeline Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Territory Sales Management
  • Vendor Management

Timeline

Sales Manager

Jewel Apple
03.2023 - Current

National Account Sales Manager

Tree Top Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2023

Fruit Procurement Manager

Tree Top Inc.
05.2013 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

Western Washington University
Tyler Edwards