Jim Weeks Email and Phone Number

Led, trained, and mentored a team of 24 sales reps in one the largest sales districts in Ontario on selling and display execution, merchandising standards. Delivered weekly, monthly and yearly sales targets, maximizing volume and revenue.• As key contact with regional customers and top distributors, cultivated strong relationships and developed business by expanding distribution to foster long-term sustainable growth• Led retention initiatives (e.g., national and local recognition programs) and conducted business reviews and sales opportunities with customer decision makers and customer district managers• Strategized optimal sales routes to drive efficiencies and developed and implemented scheduling plan for specified geographic area• Worked with Area Sales Team to ensure execution of annual operating plan (AOP) deliverables and partnered with other Field leads to develop annual selling expense plan• Activated local/national marketplace initiatives to build brand development and maximize brand performance. Analyzed performance to identify growth and expense opportunities• Supported new product introductions and conducted product supply planning and forecasting• Conducted weekly individual meetings and facilitated monthly team meetings to discuss weekly priorities and sales plans• Member of the PepsiCo Social Committee Member from 2006 onwards, organizing Employee Events (OHL hockey games, BBQ’s, etc) and Christmas “Adopt A Family” with employees ACHIEVEMENTS• Quest Trainer for new District Sales Managers | 2013 - 2018• Kaizan Team Member | 2009 - 2017• Recipient of the Ontario District Sales Manager of the Year | 2011 | 2014• 8 time recipient of period Best of the Best Award• Recipient of the Yearly Best of the Best Award | 2016

Delivered weekly, monthly and yearly sales targetsPresented business reviews and sold upcoming promotions to store managersSold and maintained customer merchandising agreementsControlled inventory management within storeMerchandised and ordered Frito Lay productDeveloped and maintained customer relationshipsRecognized as top Sales Rep for 3 of 6 years