OBJECTIVE A challenging and rewarding sales position in a growth o
riented organization which offers diverse job responsibility and the potential for advancement. SKILL SUMMARY Sales professional with a proven record of increasing ma rket share and growing the customer base. Experience includes margin minder,market research, brand sampling and new p roduct innovations. Highly observant and analytical with the ability to vigilantly monitor and control BD &L. An energetic and thoughtful communicator with a reputation for keeping customers and management informed.
• A solid background in sales and product experience.
• Competitive new product launches. • Key account relationship management. • Strategic sales and marketing planning.
EXPERIENCE PEPSI AMERICAS 2006 – 2010 CHICAGO, IL
Sales Account Manager • Managed and responsible for large and small accounts. • Regularly meet with key account executives to promote upcoming promotions and sales. • Increased accounts openings which contributed growth in the home market ca tegory. • Negotiated with previously non purchasing account to purchase product. • Ensured accurate customer inventory which maximized sales and distribution . • Achieved 95% of VIP objectives every year. • Communicated and coordinated with route supervisors and merchandisers to e nsure timely delivery. • Created innovative displays for key accounts at point of purchase to incre ase impulse buys. • Worked on proper rotation of product to ensure highest quality and impact. • Minimized BD&L through effective space to sales analysis COCA COLA ENTERPRISES 1999 – 2006 CARLSTADT, NJ Account Manager • Increased new product distribution: received the top account manager award for dis tribution in 2002. • Increased Cold drink volumes by 9.5% in the first year. • Ranked in the top 5% of account managers for KBI performance. • Executed timely promotional activities as per schedule. • Maintained superior levels of customer satisfaction through timely problem resolut ion. CHUCK-E-CHEESE 1994 – 1999 EAST HANOVER, NJ Operations Manager • Successfully managed a team of 40 employees and two assistant managers. • Coached and trained new employees. Conducted and set personnel development plans. • Created and enforced schedules for managers and employees. • Responsible for new employee hires. • Chaired weekly department sales meetings. Reviewed results and set weekly goals. • Instituted employee rewards programs to increase employee morale and productivity. PIZZA HUT 1992 – 1994 PLAINFIELD, NJ Assistant Manager
EDUCATION KEAN UNIVERSITY May 1994 UNION, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Management Member of American Marketing Association REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST