Christopher (C.J.) Young Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

• “2020 Midwest Region Sales Sr. Zone Supervisor of the Year” selected no.1 out of 18 as the top business manager in the region.• Achieved exceptional results on the HR sales scorecard, ranked 1 out of 122 zones.• Delivered a $532M beat to the Zone’s 2020 expense budget finishing 4th out of 130 zones in the country and 1st in the Midwest region.• Directly influence 21 District Sales Leaders on topics such as safety, corrective-action, recruitment• Support 340+ frontline employees within new Windy City Zone through day-to-day operations.

Greater Chicago Area

• Designed and implemented a process of communicating RSA’s days off schedule 4+ weeks in advance• Delivered an RSA retention score of 17.28% while beating the national level of excellence of 25% through period 11.• Led zone FTM retention score of 0.00% while beating the national level of excellence of 20% through period 11.• Directed the development and accountability of 20 RSA’s and 4 FTM’s across 3 facilities through WW’s, 1:1s & district meetings.• Implemented new technologies across entire team and ensure 100% execution and understanding

• Responsible for sustainable growth of 275+ accounts within Grocery, Dollar, Drug, Convenience Store, & Independent, channels.• Responsible for growing sales by building relationships & signing new customer contracts and developing newly signed accounts• Lead & coach a team of 11 Route Sales Representatives to drive incremental revenue & profit growth in a $12 million annual district. • Zone Safety Lead: responsible for creating a culture of safety across the zone through leading quarterly safety trainings, planning safety events to create awareness & lead biannual fleet safety days

Greater Chicago Area

• 2018 Quarter 2 “Best of Heartland” Region runner-up: #2 out of 54 Districts in sales & business growth.• 2017 Quarter 3 “Best of Heartland” Region winner: #1 out of 54 Districts in sales & business growth.• Led & coached a team of 16 Route Sales Representatives & Merchandisers to drive incremental revenue and profit growth in a $16 million annual district.• Developed and maintained relationships with key decision makers of 17 accounts including Walmart, Jewel-Osco & Meijer.• Closed sales gaps through solution selling, data analysis & ensuring that promotional deals are executed weekly in each account.• Zone Marketing Subject Matter Expert: presented upcoming marketing campaigns to all districts each month, introducing the innovational products and means of distribution for such products & POS.

• 9 month training program meant to develop leadership and sales skills to promote associate to District Sales Leader• Completed over 20 hours of sales college resulting in a strong foundational base in solution selling• Promoted from Sales Associate to District Sales Leader after completing certification

Champaign, Il

• Solved computer software inquiries while providing superior customer service. • Exercised discretion and judgment while making proposals about networking problems and inquiries.• Appointed as Team Leader to train and oversee consultants on the standard operating procedures of the help desk.

• Served as an ambassador of the school at university functions and community events • Devoted upwards of 25 hours per week to practices, training sessions, and games while carrying a full course load.• Received the Collegiate Varsity Letter Award for maintaining excellent academic standing while excelling in athletics.• Received the Fighting Illini Loyalty Award for extreme dedication and leadership on the Cheerleading team.

Greater Chicago Area

• Enhanced problem-solving skills through event and logistics management. • Reconciled P&L statements for over seventy special events and accounts including Soldier Field and US Cellular Field.• Conducted point of sale and marketing promotions at off and on premise accounts.

Champaign, Illinois

• Facilitated the marketing, promotion and branding of seven commercial radio stations.• Performed advertising market research to gain a competitive advantage in the local market.• Executed community-wide marketing projects, such as event planning and advertising, on behalf of the radio station.