William O'Brien
Emerald Isle,NC
Summary
Experienced manager with 15 years in food distribution, overseeing warehouse operations, sales, merchandising, driver management, inventory procurement, and order cost analysis. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, customers, and clients. Background includes management roles at Lowes Foods and Heritage Foods, driving operational efficiency and delivering exceptional service in the food industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales
Coastal Beverage Company
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Used [Software] to document sales activities and sales pipelines.
- Assisted sales teams with pre-sales inquiries, helping streamline the sales process for greater efficiency.
- Supported sales team by creating compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations.
- Boosted sales performance by developing and implementing effective sales strategies and tactics.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans for key accounts.
Produce Manager
Lowes Foods
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Visual merchandising to promote sales
- Department scheduling
- Created relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
Warehouse Manager
Heritage Foods
01.2005 - 03.2020
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Communicated regularly with drivers for delivery route details and changes.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers through service and loyalty.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading trucks.
- Quality control of all produce and dairy products.
- Rotation of stock.
- Managed and scheduled service of our fleet.
- Sage software expert
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NCSkills
- Safe vehicle operation
- Transaction management
- Hiring and training
- Sales experience
- Account payable and receivable
- Maintenance of fleet
- Logistics support for product movement
- Inventory ordering
- Inventory control
- Sage software
- Order picking and processing
- Visual merchandising strategies
Certification
HACCP
Timeline
Sales
Coastal Beverage Company
01.2022 - 04.2025
Produce Manager
Lowes Foods
03.2020 - 11.2020
Warehouse Manager
Heritage Foods
01.2005 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Belmont Abbey College
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