Wayne Golden
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Seasoned Outside Sales Representative with track record. Bringing strong sales knowledge, supporting business development and growth initiatives. Leveraging outstanding communication strengths to cultivate and retain long-term relationships.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Incentives Consultant
American Tax Savings
06.2020 - Current
- Specialize in maximizing tax savings for small and medium-sized businesses mainly through Employee Retention Tax Credit Program.
- Worked with small and medium-sized businesses throughout the process, including initial consult, document review, claim processing, and receipt of funds.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Sales and Merchandising Representative
SAS Retail Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Represented over sixty brands in local Wal-Mart locations in Louisiana, for SAS Retail Services, a third-party sales and merchandising company.
- Sold displays and new products, maintained modular compliance, and placed point-of-sale material on many major brands store-wide.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
Market Analyst
Infomax Shelf Management
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Audited convenience stores, supermarkets, and dollar stores on behalf of Red Bull Energy Drinks.
- Accumulated data to provide unbiased and objective reviews pertaining to Red Bull's shelf and display presence in the retail market in Louisiana.
- Streamlined data collection processes for enhanced efficiency and accuracy in market research.
Business Education Teacher/Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Grace King High School
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Taught Business Education courses to tenth and eleventh grade students.
- Head Baseball Coach, responsible for managing the baseball program's budget, fund-raising, and all game-day activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Physical Education Teacher/Head Baseball Coach
St. Martin's Episcopal School
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Taught Physical Education to lower, middle, and high school students.
- Head baseball Coach, responsible for baseball program's budget, fund-raising, and all game-day activities.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Business Development Manager
Nestle USA
07.2004 - 08.2011
- Responsible for bringing on new convenience store and independent grocery business in Louisiana.
- Managed four distributors in Louisiana, selling Nestle, Edy's, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream products to supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, and restaurants.
- Achieved company established goals and bonus awards each year.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision-makers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Go-to-Market Strategies
Timeline
Business Incentives Consultant
American Tax Savings
06.2020 - Current
Sales and Merchandising Representative
SAS Retail Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
Market Analyst
Infomax Shelf Management
01.2017 - 12.2017
Business Education Teacher/Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Grace King High School
08.2015 - 12.2016
Physical Education Teacher/Head Baseball Coach
St. Martin's Episcopal School
08.2010 - 08.2015
Business Development Manager
Nestle USA
07.2004 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University
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