Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
Experienced and Successful Sales Leader and Regional V.P. of Merchandising with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverage industry. Skilled in high level Management, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, and Microsoft Word. Strong sales background as well as Merchandising background. I have over 30 years experience as a Marketing Consultant, District Manager,Director of Sales, and Regional V.P. of Merchandising for a fortune 50 Corporation. While in sales I achieved Sysco's highest award, Torchbearer. As a District Manager, I achieved Sysco's highest District Manager's award, Pacesetter, six times in ten years and had District of the Year eight times in that 10 years. As Director of Sales, I managed seven District Managers and 78 Marketing Associates state wide. I also, most recently, have over four years experience as V.P. of Merchandising and Regional V.P. of Merchandising for a fortune fifty Corporation. I oversaw two sites which covers two states. I was responsible for 22 employees between the two sites. I managed and was accountable for over $40 million in inventory, Customer Service Level, overall profitability, and for Shrink for the Region. I was raised on a farm and have experience with crop growth, stocker cattle industry and Ag Spray as well as Ornamental & Turf. Early in my career I spent time in the oilfield industry working pipeline and also pumping wells. I also have experience in the Automotive sales industry where I got my start in sales.