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Wendell Nuckolls

Lee's Summit,MO

Summary

To secure a position in the foodservice industry and utilize my sales and marketing skills to develop new business and maintain current relationships in a competitive sales environment. Highly organized and motivated Account Executive with demonstrated track record of building relationships with clients, developing successful sales campaigns.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Advantage Waypoint
01.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for growing Key accounts through Performance Food Group in KC
  • Account Executive for F&A Food Sales, Evco Wholesale, PFG Ozarks and Graves Menu Maker
  • Increase AWP Product line sales by developing relationships with key accounts through product presentations
  • Prepared and assist in all Kansas City regional food shows
  • Develop sales plans to achieve assigned objectives and initiatives
  • Prepare and submit required activity and sales reports
  • Serve as the primary point of contact 50 + represented clients.

Account Executive

Menu Marketing
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Maintained and increased penetration of weekly accounts
  • Sold to new accounts through prospecting and ride alongs
  • Prepared weekly specials to increase overall sales
  • Responsible for over 23 Manufacturer lines.
  • Conducted integrated sales presentations to illustrate value of product or service and tailor call-to-action.

Account Executive

Food Service Specialists
01.2003 - 01.2009
  • Prepared additional quotes for current clients to upsell products and services.
  • Conducted integrated sales presentations to illustrate value of product.
  • Prepared forecasts to gain understanding of measures needed to grow business.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.

Marketing Manager

Lafferty and Company
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Successfully marketed 20 exclusive lines to the food service segment through trade shows and distributor/client processes
  • Managed and developed relationships with 200+ Sysco Marketing Associates by engaging in their business, providing product and marketing sales support to grow their street sales.
  • Captured new customers by optimizing business strategies and launching products to diversify offerings.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.

Skills

  • Cross marketing skills
  • Territory Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solver

Timeline

Account Executive

Advantage Waypoint
01.2015 - Current

Account Executive

Menu Marketing
01.2011 - 01.2015

Account Executive

Food Service Specialists
01.2003 - 01.2009

Marketing Manager

Lafferty and Company
01.1998 - 01.2003
Wendell Nuckolls