Training, managing, hiring, and overseeing route drivers, and growing sales in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Building customer base and clientele by meeting with managers and owners of single or multi unit groups to close deals on current or new products. Building brands and products while providing excellent customer service and support to both customers and my team. Promote products in our portfolio and increase distribution of those products which included Gas Monkey Energy Drink, Firehouse Beef Jerky, Kickass Beef Jerky, Kickass Bloody Mary Mix, Pelican Pete's Pistachios, and full line of @Ease CBD products.

Responsible for implementing new commercial sales programs, as well as supporting current programs to meet or exceed sales and gross margin targets. Partner with the Retail Operations Team (Commercial Parts Specialists, Store Managers and District Managers) to execute the Commercial Sales Program Model in assigned Commercial Delivery Stores. Making sales calls, cultivating customers and maintaining existing commercial business relationships. Responsible for overseeing 6 stores in Madison market and surrounding area. Working with store teams to help grow retail and commercial business. Lead multiple Advance Auto Parts store locations in business strategy, customer engagement, operations and people management. less

Develop new accounts for company products for specified target market. Manage key accounts and develop new strategic accounts through new business development. Assess customer needs in order to select best product options. Build strong business relationships with customers and establish buying cycles. Increase product distribution on company products. Hire, manage, and oversee territory route drivers. Ensure customers are satisfied with products and service. Meet with buyers, and managers daily to close deals on multi unit groups. Increase product and brand awareness by representing organization in a professional manner.

Increasing sales volume in assigned territory. Improving distribution and merchandizing in area retail outlets. Establishing promotional plans, and executing them with key customers. Developing professional business relationships. Delivering superior customer service. Enhancing brand penetration and distribution while achieving forecast objectives on an individual and corporate basis.Sales experience includes: Cigarillos, Premium Cigars, Moist Snuff, Chewing Tobacco, and Electronic Cigarettes. Knowledge of hundreds of products in various SKUs of Swisher, and its sister companies.

Focusing on servicing and growing existing client base from a Cintas company-provided delivery vehicle. Identifying opportunities of potential leads for additional business. Building strong relationships with existing, and new customers. Understanding my clients operations. Proving my ability to exceed customers expectations to maximize the long-term value of Cintas for its shareholders, and working partners.Sales experience included: Floor mats, Air Freshners, Soaps, Chemicals, Garments, Drain Line Maintainers, Safewashers, Boots, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Urinal Autodrips, Urinal Screens, Disposable Gloves, Hats, among many others.

Responsibilities included merchandising products, arranging and maintaining of promotional displays, inventory and cash management, weekly service visits to accounts within assigned territory, providing quality customer service, maintaining relationships with client managers, as well as new business development. Sales experience included: Red Bull, Nestle Water, Jack Links Beef Jerky, Izze Sparkling Juice, Wolf Gang Puck Coffee, Smartwater, Old Towne Soda, and Fuze Beverages, among many others.