Andre Richard Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, La, Us

United States

- Play an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients.- Provides guidance to direct reports, typically comprised of first-line managers and supervisors.- Solicits the sales of company products to retail customers in an assigned territory by direct contact and prospecting new accounts.- Executed sales plans and special promotions in the achievement of sales goals. - Introduced new products and promotions to generate additional revenue, to create a competitive advantage within market.- Provided a high level of customer service and was viewed as a wine and spirits consultant

Baton Rouge, La

Identified, developed, and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends. Drove growth by focusing on customer service, merchandising, and teamwork.• Secured four service contracts grossing over 250,000 in recurring sales.• Cut operating budget by 20% by implementing cost-saving initiatives i.e. Smith system trained drivers, implemented marketing/advertising budget, lowered labor costs by increased performance.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-Responsible for orientation and training of new employees regarding company polices, rental procedures, and practices.-Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicants.-Reduced and controlled expenses by monitoring fleet to ensure fleet was set at profitable margins-Surpassed revenue goals in four consecutive quarters by over 20%.-Ensures clarity around priorities and objectives for the operation while communicating financial goal results and key performance indicators to direct reports.-Managed a team of 10 professionals

Master’S Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: National Association Black Journalist

Bachelor’S Degree, Mass Communication/Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America Union Program Council