Jonathan Rickard Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Customer Development Manager - National Accounts Team Dedicated On-Site Meijer analysts

Michigan

Primary Sales Lead for Regional Retail Chain Accounts in the State of MI. Responsibilities Include: Presenting new item innovation and driving base portfolio sales. Developing strategic regional brand programming in conjunction with supplier expectations.Managing sales representatives to meet activation and execution standards. Forecasting quarterly/annual sales opportunities. Continuous education on competitive set and portfolio analysis. Consult shelf planograms to encourage category growth. Lead Operations Coordinator for National Chain Accounts (Meijer, Kroger, Wal-Mart, etc) in the Michigan market. Responsibilities include: Providing regional analytics for quarterly sales presentations. Managing statewide team. Executing corporate program initiatives. Assist accounts with inventory management.

Traverse City, Michigan

Daily management of the largest territory in regards to both portfolio sales and geography in the State of Michigan. Make regular sales calls to designated (combo-on/off premise & prestige) accounts to cultivate customer relations and satisfaction with service provided. Execute sales abilities through successful presentations of product, the promotion of new and existing portfolio items and the expansion of business. Utilize discipline and resourcefulness to meet/exceed assigned monthly quotas and placement objectives. Participate in sales meetings, on-site training, and distiller tours to remain educated in company policy and industry trends/developments. Research, organize and present sales reports/quota attainment results as required by District Manager in team or division meeting environment. Assist customers with inventory management responsibilities (product availability/new product placement and rotation of stock). Conduct wait staff training seminars, execute 'bar night' promotions, and install point of sale pieces on tables and bars. Recommend, create/design spirit lists, and spirit by the glass programs utilizing full knowledge of the supplier(s) portfolio. Merchandise off-sale/retail accounts and reset shelf space, cold box and build displays to correspond with supplier promotions and incentive programs.

Bloomfield Hills, Mi & Rochester Hills, Mi

Grand Blanc, Mi

• Promoted from title of part-time Team Supervisor to full-time department sales & operations manager in January of 2014.• Promoted from Sales Associate to part-time Team Supervisor in April of 2013. • Integral part of store leadership, operations, sales, associate coaching and team building. • Managed department in sales surpassing corporate goal with a year to date budget of 101%. • Responsible for driving new corporate sales initiatives for Staples technology products and services.• Key carrying Manager on Duty: opening & closing store procedures, cash office responsibilities, coordinating associate daily tasks, and store’s customer service lead. • Copy & Print Center Abilities: copying, printing, finishing services, Adobe Photoshop & MS Publisher.

Grand Blanc, Mi

Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club formerly the home of the first corporate sponsored professional golf outing known as the Buick Open. Warwick Hills is the home of many of Michigan’s business, legal, and medical professionals. • 2008 Evans Scholar recipient to the University of Michigan. Full-ride scholarship provided by the Western Golf Association. • Achieved highest level of Caddie ranking, Honor Caddie, within my 2nd year. • Demonstrated professional character, hustle, patience, and situational awareness. • Promoted and trained young caddies on how to obtain the Evans Scholarship. • Annual Public Speaking and fundraising for the Club endorsing the Evans Scholarship.

Genesee County

In the fall of 2007 Paul H. Scott announced his decision to run for the Michigan State House of Representative. With zero name recognition in a democratic political climate as well as running for a seat in a 50/50 Rep to Dem District, R-Scott and the team of classmates I recruited were able to obtain 41% of the primary vote trumping a local successful business owner and a retired military pilot. In the general election, R-Scott overcame his democratic opponent and former local news broadcaster with 51% of the vote. • Started as commission based fundraiser, promoted to salaried Deputy Campaign Manager. • Extensive public speaking in front of crowds ranging from 10 to 50 at various public forums and one-on-ones by knocking on 100 doors a day 5 days a week. • Coordinated day-to-day operations and scheduling. Team lead on all campaign projects and initiatives. • Solely responsible for acquiring 92% of the vote from precincts in Argentine, MI. Contributing 900 of the 13,000 total votes awarded to R-Scott in Rep. Primary. Responsibilities were not limited to just Argentine, MI. • Overcame obstacles helping R-Scott become one of two African-American males to be elected to the Michigan State House since 1904 as a republican.• Recruited team members through fellow classmates, reached out to all high schools in 51st District. • Integral part of campaign win and building relationships within the local schools and business owners for endorsements.

Lansing, Mi

Worked primarily for State Representative Paul H. Scott of the 51st District. R-Scott was voted in under the Republican ticket serving the Genesee County area. In 2010, R-Scott was reelected for his second term with 59% of the general vote.• Extensive public speaking 2-3 nights a week in front of crowds ranging from 15 to 60 people, traveled statewide primarily in southeast and west Michigan. • Responsible for state rep. reelection race in 2010, earned 22,000 out of 36,000 general votes. • Managed call centers with teams of 8 to 16 volunteers engaging with minimum of 800 voters 3 nights a week over 14 weeks with a voter outreach goal of 25,000 likely republican voters.• Campaign recruiter & team builder. Coached campaign speaking points and behaviors. • Organized republican primary fundraisers and obtained endorsements reaching goal of $12,000. • Acquired and maintained 2,000 yard sign locations. Built campaign name recognition.