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career profile

 

ø  offer 15 years combined management and sales experience in grocery and retail industries, with a consistent track record of progression and success

ø  dynamic relationship building, communication, presentation, and customer service skills vital to maximizing sales/revenue production

ø  expertise in category management principles and merchandising strategies instrumental to driving business growth

ø  excel in defining, developing and implementing targeted strategies to optimize results

ø  motivating leader who effectively trains, coordinates and directs top-performing teams committed to delivering quality customer service

ø  effectively apply sharp planning, organization and prioritization skills as well as resourceful problem solving abilities toward boosting operational productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability

professional experience

 

youngs market company c stockton, ca                                                                       2005-present 
sales representative

  independently facilitate sales, merchandising and customer service for 22 key accounts, working with grocery store managers throughout the northern ca region; successfully define, develop and execute action plans to achieve and surpass performance goals

  deliver highly effective sales presentations in representing nation s top wine and spirit brands

  effectively apply category management principles toward strategic business development and deploy current schematics and resets to secure solid product positioning

  acting as district trainer, effectively build top-performing teams

  contribute strong leadership qualities toward fulfilling district manager responsibilities

 

oroweat c stockton, ca                                                                                                            1999-2005
sales representative/route driver  

  provided superior customer service in managing sales and distribution for 8-account retail route

  developed proactive relationships with account contacts ranging from store mangers to bakery and receiving personnel and diplomatically responded to and resolved any problems to ensure high levels of satisfaction

  resourcefully drove sales growth through implementation of special displays and promotional materials

  effectively maintained appropriate product levels in both product aisle and displays strategically located throughout the account

  ensured compliance with merchandising standards and contained loss through efficient product rotation; maintained back-room inventory

 

 

 

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foodmaxx c stockton, ca                                                                                            1998-1999 

frozen/deli manager

  recruited based on prior success in retail management to steer frozen and deli operations, with accountability for all aspects of department operations ranging from staffing and supervision to sales/customer service and inventory control

 

food 4 less c stockton, ca                                                                                          1989-1998

front-end manager

  promoted from part-time checker/sales floor to oversee front-end; responsible for opening/closing

  strategically planned workload and coordinated schedules for a 45-member team to meet operational needs while containing labor costs

  proactively trained, directed and motivated employees, with a strong focus on the delivery of superior customer service in providing timely response to patron needs, questions and requests

  headed safety operations and provided comprehensive new management/support staff training in safety standards and procedures

  devised and executed innovative merchandising directives to optimize revenue performance

  facilitated effective product inventory management and ordering practices; proficiently used computer and electronic ordering equipment

  contributed solid organization and administrative skills toward maintaining broad scope of complex department records ranging from associate performance, disciplinary actions and sales to inventory, out-of-stock and related operational reports

  entrusted with store safe access and securely handled daily sales deposits of over $100k

  ensured critical compliance with company policy

 

activities

 

freelance photographer; photograph local sports/teams

cycle club member

fitness enthusiast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications range from sales and customer service to team building and operations management.  in addition to successfully driving business growth and optimizing client satisfaction, i excel in developing and executing merchandising and promotional strategies, delivering persuasive sales presentations and facilitating productive professional relationships.

i am highly experienced in training and supervising personnel, planning and assigning workloads for as many as 45 team members, ensuring ongoing compliance with company policy, ordering product, and managing high-volume inventories. as exhibited by my diverse background, i am a versatile professional who rapidly adapts to new industries and responsibilities, and i have consistently been recognized for my solid managerial skills through promotions and increasing accountability.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

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