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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Leading Customer Service for Go Raw and Trade Marketing for Madhava (sweeteners, oils, vinegars, honey), Cocomels (non dairy candy), and Go Raw (sprouted seeds, granola) brands.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver Metropolitan Area

Greater Denver Area

• Represent 12 + US brands, in over 50 countries, in the natural sector including Bob’s Red Mill, Seventh Generation, Yogi Tea, Probar, and Stojo. • Execute complete order life-cycle from initial PO to product landed in country. • Point person liaising between US manufacturer, international distributor, US freight forwarder, in country freight forwarder. • Provide comprehensive customer support and assistance for international product registration and import documentation. Oversee all customs and legal documentation.• Mitigate customer concerns, complaints, and proactively problem solve. • Support Distribution Partners to expand brand’s presence in the region, to maximize revenue grow the product portfolio, and provide marketing collateral. • Follow up on New Business Leads, screen potential new distributors and determine revenue opportunities. • ERP System – Netsuite.

Dubai, Uae

Earthfoods is all about inspiring good health by bring organic, all natural, and gluten free products to the population of the UAE and GCC countries. We are selective about the brands we work with and represent; we are truly proud to be the authorized distributor of Bobs Red Mill Natural Foods (www.bobsredmill.com) and Organic Valley (www.organicvalley.coop) in the UAE. As the Sales and Operations Manager I was responsible for the following:-Working with Tier 1 Retailers to develop the Brands and their portfolio of SKUs-Calling on new accounts, business development and account management-Overseeing the day to day operations including: logistics, distribution, ordering-Driving sales through training, targets, and superior customer service-Responsible for all of Earthfoods Social Media, communicating new products, developing brand personality, and connecting with the community.

Dubai, Uae

Ripe is all about getting back to basics by growing local, eating local and supporting local. Offering a variety of ways to pick up your produce with our Ripe Food & Crafts Markets, Farm Shop, Home Deliveries and to our Corporate Customers (Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes).Corporate Sales and Events ManagerFocused on the B2B sales channel, overseeing the development and management of the Ripe Markets. • Responsible for growing the B2B side of the business developing the channel from the ground up focused on business development, relationship building, and partnerships. • Established a corporate database and worked with key decision makers, Executive Chefs, Purchasing Managers, and GMs in the hospitality and retail sector.• Negotiated product pricing, product margins, and setup standing orders with Corporate Accounts. • Product Presentations to Top Level Executives in regards to product, partnership, and promotion. • Launched Ripe’s Friday Foodie Market at Safa Park - Participated in venue scouting and negotiations - Vendor Recruitment, Application, and Sign-Up Process- On site setup, event management, and logistics- Created Social Media content for Ripe Facebook and Instagram accounts to drive sales and footfall.• Built relationships with local farms to ensure maximum supply and variety.• Developed a local growing plan with Ripe Management and Purchasing and used this as a sales tool with Executive Chefs for menu planning.Achievements• Built the Corporate Accounts Channel, starting from scratch and leaving with over 15 accounts ordering on a regular basis across the UAE.• Leading the launch of the Safa Park Friday Foodie Market, which ultimately led to over 10,000 visitors and over 150 vendors.• Working in the startup environment learning and growing with the company, rolling up my selves and getting involved, no task too small or large. Watching Ripe grow from a small startup to an established brand across the Emirates.

Dubai, Uae

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing & Sales, Finance & Legal, Agency & Creative, Secretarial and Business Support recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Our Dubai office covers the GCC and Levant and with over five years regional expertise we are the leading specialists.We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.Specialties: Recruiting for – Agency and Creative, Marketing and Sales, HR, Finance and Legal, Secretarial and Business Support.

I was a Tri-Brand Manger for Alamo, National, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car at an airport location in Mesa, AZ. I manage a team of 25 individuals to provide excellent customer service to a magnitude of customers. Not every customer wants the same product and it is our job to provide them the complete rental package. I train and develop my employees all at different aspects of their careers. Through one on one meetings, team building, activities, and formal training we cover the sales process, customer service, driving revenue, lowering overheads, and the basics of business. I am responsible to set my rates of my vehicles, monitor availability and increase and/or decrease price to attain market share as well create efficiencies and have a strong occupancy. I have a strong understanding of my competitors and hold majority of the market share. My team and I currently have a fleet of 800 cars that we are responsible to maintain and inventory. I cater to several corporate accounts delivering cars and making sure all their expectations are met as well as our relationships are solid. At the end of the day it is my sole responsibility to make sure my customers are happy, my employees are well educated and developing their careers, my fleet is growing, and my branch is profitable.

North Scottsdale and Van Collision LocationEfficiently managed day to day branch operations, drove revenue and controlled costs, while developing and directing staff of 8 Achieved $91/per car profit and 80% customer service scores, attended elite sales dinner for top three branches in the valley, December 2007Won NN ESQi Cup, premiere customer service location amongst 30 other stores, July 2007

Selected as a stand out MT to participate in the Airport Fast TrackFinished in top 3 out of 30 MTs on the Matrix, airport sales tracker, 3 of the 4 months at the airport

Achieved the most profitable month for any single location in the history of the company, $1.4 million - March 2009, Sky Harbor Developed employees customer service attitude and sales aptitude leading to a branch record customer service score of 86%, 3 month average at Sky HarborManaged and trained a team of 12 management trainees and 2 assistant managers in sales and customer service where the team led the branch 3 out of 5 monthsMarketed key accounts to grow the corporate sector of business which led to an increase of 146% in corporate revenue

Managed front office, scheduled appointments, coordinated therapist schedules to suit client requirementsPromoted new line of products and aided in increasing over all retail sales by 120% over 8 monthsContributed and assisted in organizing a marketing campaign to gain clientele, communicate member incentives, and formulate email promotions Developed marketing strategies: news letters, posters, online promotions, presentations

Bsba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi, Business Fraternity

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