Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
With over 7 years of professional sales experience, I pride myself off my ability to create and grow relationships with both customers and vendors. I have a competitive spirit and collaborate well in team settings. I am eager to learn and grow personally & professionally every day. "You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water." - Rabindranath Tagore
Responsibilities & Achievements - Manage and expand a portfolio of clients and suppliers - Source and broker produce (or commodities) from internal and external inventories - Drive new business across wholesale, retail, and foodservice sectors - Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms - Collaborate with the sales team to optimize performance - Stay informed on market trends and market pricing - Represent the business at key industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events to raise brand profile and identify emerging trends. - Establish and nurture long-term partnerships with a broad network of domestic and international suppliers and customers.
- Builds, manages & grows credible and personalized relationships at multiple levels across functional departments within customer & vendor supply chains. - Sells a diverse portfolio of produce domestically & internationally by using effective negotiation and sales strategies regarding pricing & selling solutions with both customers & vendors. - Monitors supply & demand and leverages vendor relationships to procure product at competitive prices to drive new business expand market share. - Analyzes and shares customer specific data insights, process requirements, and expectations with internal resources in order to collaboratively create viable supply chain solutions for customers. - Uses internal technology to drive solutions for customers using price, promotions, size/spec/packaging, merchandising & marketing to proactively design solutions that help customers compete and drive category growth. - Creates solutions for complex freight & logistical challenges and executes tight deadlines for FTL & LTL deliveries. - Assists in implementing new & creative packaging styles and ensuring customer satisfaction levels. - Conducts regular customer meetings & business reviews to uncover new opportunities for growth, increase sales, and retain & grow business.
Responsibilities & Achievements: - Top 10 revenue producer annually, generating over $400,000 in full season ticket packages, partial plans, group outings, suites and fan experiences - Proven YOY new sales growth & retention by creating and expanding relationships with an emphasis on B2B strategies - Extensive experience in upselling, cross-selling and presenting to C-level executives - Exceeded weekly “hustle” metrics by surpassing department goals and day-to-day expectations; 80+ calls, 50+ emails &, numerous touchpoints via LinkedIn, direct mail and unique prospecting techniques
Responsibilities & Achievements: - Led all associates by generating over $135,000 selling full season ticket packages, partial plans, group outings, suites and fan experiences - Strong emphasis on generating new business through B2C strategies, client-facing events and customer service - Exceeded weekly “hustle” metrics by surpassing department goals and day-to-day expectations Thoroughly and efficiently documented all client interactions in the Company’s CRM database
Responsibilities: - Supervised employees, opened/closed the restaurant, balanced cash register and pull tab receipts, kept functions of bar/kitchen moving smoothly and efficiently for optimal customer satisfaction - Created “Bud Light University” marketing campaign, a weekly social event to promote Bud Light and Jonny B’s Bar & Beef for increased traffic in the establishment - Led a group of 8 employees responsible for all event set-ups, and initiated promotions using social media to expand customer participates in weekly events
After participating in the United Prairie Integrated Business Experience program I was selected to return the following semester as an advisor. Responsibilities: -Oversaw a group of 16 during the student-ran portion of the program -Answered questions and gave advice as to propel their business -Reported company progress to Integrated Business Experience faculty