Keith Harris Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nevada Area

My main job is to present businesses with world class service to manage their supply chain effectively, efficiently and sustainably. Taking on a consultant role, I offer new and creative ideas to meet the demands of customers in the ever changing packaging industry. I was awarded the Veritiv Values award in 2022, representing the highest achievement in Sales and Customer Service for the Northwest Division. Also awarded the Veritiv Emerald award in 2023, which recognizes employees displaying a high level growth in new customer acquisition year over year. I’m very blessed with a great supporting cast here to make these possible!

Houston, Texas Area

Regional Sales rep covering South/West Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia. Schermerhorn is a 120 year old master distributor/importer of packaging supplies. Responsible for growing my territory year over year through primarily new business, with a strong focus on growing and maintaining these customers long term.In my first year in my territory, my growth was 22%, more than doubling my stated goal of 10%I work within many different industries, selling custom packaging supplies. Examples would be industrial plastics, agricultural supplies, wire, cordage, and strapping. I travel one week a month to prospect new business and develop long lasting relationships with my current customers.

Houston, Texas Area

President's Club QualifierRanked #18 out of 237 in my position nationally FY ‘12Southwest MDR of the Quarter Q1 FY ‘12Over the last 4 years, I have averaged 5% growth in current customer account volume year over year.Average between 30-45 successful contract negotiations annually with high-level CEO’s in order to maintain customer baseGave weekly presentations to sales group and sales market manager detailing work activities and successful ways of customer penetration

Houston, Texas Area

Salesman of the Month January 2009Grew profitability of route 9% January 2009Maintained 45 CVS accounts, and all Woodlands HEB and Kroger accounts.Within first 6 months grew overall route profitability by 13% and was given promotion to Gallo Premium Wine Specialist

In first year, grew branch profitability 17% over previous year.Increased branch profits by decreasing employee turnover 20%, and improving customer retention by personally handling all customer complaints. Nominated for Southwest Branch of the Year for Texas at the ServiceMaster Convention 2007.Awarded Southwest Rookie of the Year 2005.Managed staff including two office managers, two sales representatives, and 25-30 employees.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Started out as Operations Manager, promoted to Assistant Manager in 2003, and promoted to Director in 2004. Designed monthly projects with operation managers in order to improve overall cleanliness of hospital. Represented company in monthly hospital meetings to upper hospital administration, and gave weekly and quarterly presentations detailing goals and achievements of department. Maintained budget, assisted in payroll, oversaw counseling of employees, and responsible for overall effectiveness of Operations Managers and Assistant Directors.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Intramural Football, Softball, Basketball. Worked throughout college- Waiting Tables & worked with Father.

General Studies, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Dorm RA, Admissions Office Assistant, Tour Guide, Speech & Debate