Christopher Holt Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Las Vegas, Nevada

Oversee all sales and operations for a food service company supplying high quality food products to Las Vegas hotels, casinos and restaurants- specializing in spice blends and custom flavors. Coordinate new flavor designs and sales for executive/Corp chefs while supporting franchise restaurants to achieve flavor consistency with custom blends. Consult existing clients on enhancing the flavor and food quality by conducting needs assessments and niche marketing analyses in order to form winning… Show more Oversee all sales and operations for a food service company supplying high quality food products to Las Vegas hotels, casinos and restaurants- specializing in spice blends and custom flavors. Coordinate new flavor designs and sales for executive/Corp chefs while supporting franchise restaurants to achieve flavor consistency with custom blends. Consult existing clients on enhancing the flavor and food quality by conducting needs assessments and niche marketing analyses in order to form winning solutions. Collaborate directly with manufacture to ensure safe product levels along with maintaining product quality and freshness. Control sales and service for all Las Vegas Landry including Claim Jumper, Rainforest Cafe, Bubba Gump and Mortons.* Raised sales by 17%+ for Casino clients over 2020 despite challenges posed by COVID-19 by building positive relationships with buyers, purchasing agents and chefs to create new takeout menus for auxiliary revenue.* Increased overall sales by 6%+ over 2018 and 8%+ over 2019 by leveraging network of chefs and general managers as a referral base for opening new business.* Developed new business and gained new new clients as a direct result of diligent outreach, networking and follow up. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Oversaw all sales and operations across 19-state territory including six direct reports and 70 non-direct reports. Managed the West region Energizer direct retail team. Mentored and coached retail supervisors on consultative sales methodologies, team training/building/management and operational safety while monitoring sales performance to meet all revenue targets. Controlled operational budgets, developed marketing strategies and inspected in store execution. Developed a positive… Show more Oversaw all sales and operations across 19-state territory including six direct reports and 70 non-direct reports. Managed the West region Energizer direct retail team. Mentored and coached retail supervisors on consultative sales methodologies, team training/building/management and operational safety while monitoring sales performance to meet all revenue targets. Controlled operational budgets, developed marketing strategies and inspected in store execution. Developed a positive relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.* Drove productivity rates and sales by 20% by collaborating with retail supervisors to reduce travel and increase in-store time with creation of new routing structure for field sales team and merchandisers allowing for more in-store time.* Generated additional $1.3+ in sales revenue YOY by implementing new merchandising programs and consulting with key decision makers at (Walmart, Home Depot, Target and Kroger)on how to increase sales through visual merchandising to stimulate higher purchase volumes and impulse buys.* Lifted sales by 20% across DFW market by developing tandem sales and marketing strategy model while reducing labor cost which enabled Sales specialist to pre-sell order and displays; allowing Merchandising specialist to focus on in store display execution. Show less

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Directed sales operations including revenue roadmap, expense controls and benchmarking. Sold in marketing and merchandising programs to Walmart upper management (Market Managers, Regional VP's and Divisional V.P's) across 16 western states. Supervised, coached monitored sales performance and analyzed data in order to optimize seasonal trends and became a trusted advisor to Walmart. Bridged sales gaps with innovative solutions crafted by IRI Market analyses, brand and dollar share data and… Show more Directed sales operations including revenue roadmap, expense controls and benchmarking. Sold in marketing and merchandising programs to Walmart upper management (Market Managers, Regional VP's and Divisional V.P's) across 16 western states. Supervised, coached monitored sales performance and analyzed data in order to optimize seasonal trends and became a trusted advisor to Walmart. Bridged sales gaps with innovative solutions crafted by IRI Market analyses, brand and dollar share data and retail link assessments. Managed Pepperidge Farm snacks and bakery business with sales over $130 million. * Drove sales and revenue by $50M+ by proposing and implementing cross-dock pallet strategy and placing 1,500 pieces of merchandising displays. * Raised $50K for local charities and increased Sales of Goldfish crackers and Milano cookies by 20% by partnering with NFL's Arizona Cardinals during the Super Bowl to secure 65 displays across the Arizona market.* Bolstered West region sales by 10%+ by implementing new merchandising strategies. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Managed sales and operations for Pepperidge Farm in San Diego area. Worked with 18 distributors on sales training, merchandising, logistics, new item execution. Provided distributors with sales data, performance reports, sales forecast and best practices. * Provided marketing campaigns for three regional grocery chains* Improved WALMART sales by 26%+ by meeting with Market Managers and gaining approval to place 92 pieces of equipment across 15 San Diego Walmart… Show more Managed sales and operations for Pepperidge Farm in San Diego area. Worked with 18 distributors on sales training, merchandising, logistics, new item execution. Provided distributors with sales data, performance reports, sales forecast and best practices. * Provided marketing campaigns for three regional grocery chains* Improved WALMART sales by 26%+ by meeting with Market Managers and gaining approval to place 92 pieces of equipment across 15 San Diego Walmart stores.* Reduced shipping cost over 10% by consolidating delivery locations. Show less

Laguna Hills, California, United States

Managed 20M in client assets and influenced financial decisions for high net worth clients. Presented complex financial plans and strategies to clients in an easy to understand language. Maintained phone logs and records in compliance with all SEC regulations. Licenses included Series- 7, 66, 31 and Ca. insurance. * Developed client portfolios based upon goals, needs, time and risk assessments. * Provided candid feedback and assessments based upon a solid understanding of… Show more Managed 20M in client assets and influenced financial decisions for high net worth clients. Presented complex financial plans and strategies to clients in an easy to understand language. Maintained phone logs and records in compliance with all SEC regulations. Licenses included Series- 7, 66, 31 and Ca. insurance. * Developed client portfolios based upon goals, needs, time and risk assessments. * Provided candid feedback and assessments based upon a solid understanding of the clients goals and risk.* Delivered portfolio returns that exceeded client expectations. Show less

Laguna Hills, Ca

Education record

Aa, Business