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Sales and knowledge of over 25,000 foodservice related products to a variety of industries

$1.9 million in current growth of broad line sales.

Business to Business sales and distribution to foodservice operators in a highly competitive environment. Analyze business practices, offer solutions and monitor results. Negotiate pricing and product selection with buyer and manufacturing sector. Deliver annual sales growth with bottom line profit. Grew a territory from nine to 44 customers with sales of $2.8 million, while achieving a consistent 16.5% to 18% gross profit margin in National, Healthcare, Street business. Product knowledge of 20,000 plus food items from various manufacturers. Excelled in Equipment and Supply, Import and Exotic products. Strong Center of the Plate sales including Custom Cut Program.

Grew a territory from six customers to 42 with sales of $2.25 million, while achieving a consistent 17% to 19% GP Won "Sales Excellence Award" each year for volume growth 1993 through 1998 Won "Kraft Volume Award" in 1998 for being #1 top producer in volume sales. Selected to serve on Software Integration Committee as liaison between sales and support. Achievements resulted in being chosen as Trainer and Mentor for new sales recruits.

Developed programs to market food products through 80 distribution sales professionals and their customers. Responsible for expanding business in New Jersey through Sysco, MD, one of the largest distributors in the country. Represented Stouffers, Tyson, Gwaltney, Chef Francisco, Devault, Mother's, Durkee-French and other manufacturers. Won "Broker of the Year" award for top team performance three years in a row. Achieved outstanding sales results in meats and prepared food categories.

Managed 2 restaurants for large chain operator with a total of 120 units

Bs, Business Administration/Marketing

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