Regional Sales Manager- Southeast Us
Integrated Food Service
Southeastern United States
Knowledge•In-depth knowledge of the USDA commodity programs of multiple states as well as national meal patterns and how to include that in my sales and management processes. •Understand needs and goals of distributors and how to ensure my category was performing well. Management •Worked with local distribution centers to build marketing plans for national food manufacturer. •Organized and communicated quarterly goals to food brokerages in ten states. •Managed… Show more Knowledge•In-depth knowledge of the USDA commodity programs of multiple states as well as national meal patterns and how to include that in my sales and management processes. •Understand needs and goals of distributors and how to ensure my category was performing well. Management •Worked with local distribution centers to build marketing plans for national food manufacturer. •Organized and communicated quarterly goals to food brokerages in ten states. •Managed and trained brokers, customers and peers throughout food industry.Sales •Met with top level customers in 10 states to meet and exceed expected sales goals in territory.•Organized and implemented advertising promotion, which increased number of sales by 45%•Developed sales in new territories covering a region of ten states that were not part of the companies market prior to my hire. •Ensured inclusion on bids and RFPs at levels ranging from local, co-op and state levels. Oversaw the bids and assisted in the pricing and verbage used for these opportunities. Communication •Presented reports to national headquarters, working directly with the CEO and COO to decide future sales initiatives, which products should be focused on and building marketing plans that would create profit for all involved, both immediate and long term. *Through educated research and an eye on the markets, helped create new products that benefited my personal territories, providing growth to all involved in the sales process. •Corresponded with brokers, distributors and customers to build new customer relations.*Established proper protocols when selling my company's products.•Communicated with employees regarding trade show requirements and specifications.Organization •Understand each individual market in territory and keep visions for each in sight.•Trained new associates on proven methods on organizing their markets•Trained sales force to follow methods created based on previous and forecasted success. Show less