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Survey prospective properties for acquisition or new venture projects. Negotiate with property owners regarding leasing options vs purchase options on contractual terms and conditions. Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure on time delivery and proper installation of equipment and contracted services. Provide the Vice President of Operations with reports on market conditions, purchase/ lease options as well as growth and development. Responsible for sales, renovation and building trends within targeted retail, commercial or residential properties. Work with Senior Management to insure projects are completed on time and on budget.

- Direct sales marketing and distributing of Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Mug Root Beer, Lipton Tea, Ocean Spray, Aquafina, Frappuccino, Dole, Sobe, Tropicana, and Gatorade to retail chains, convenience stores, drug stores, military accounts, and vending distributors within the Washington, DC Metro Area.- Increased market share by 8.5% on an annual basis; #1 Ocean Spray bottler in Metro market.- Winner of New Age Beverage Placements: new outlet volume increased by 12.5%.- Implemented sales promotions, developed new account, and merchandised and marketed programs for education, restaurant, business industries, and travel and leisure market segments.- Trained and developed route sales drivers.- Recipient of PEPSICO’s Bottler of the Year Award.

- Brokered sales, marketing, merchandising, and promoting multi-category product in over 40 chain stores; $8.5M in sales. Managed sales volume, distribution, and promotions for: Dairy: Tropicana Juices, Columbo Yogurt Produce: Tropicana Orange and Grapefruit Juices Frozen: Banquet, Health Choice Meals, Tony’s Red Baron Pizza, Tropicana Juices, Columbo Yogurt Grocery: Bumble Bee Tuna, Success Rice, Chung King Roods, Del Monte Fruits and Vegetables, Tropicana Twisters, Dixie Plates and Cups, Northern Tissues and Napkins, and Brawny Paper Towels. - Effective territory and product management of retail chain stores in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Directed sales and marketing; distributed $12.7M in sales volume. Maximized product availability through direct sales to nine bottlers, 12 distributors, 24 national chains, and 58 military chain accounts and 2 Major League Baseball teams. Managed within five states: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Sold over 800,000 gallons of Dr Pepper products representing over $13.5M revenue. Attained average annual growth of 12.7% with over 3,200 new accounts sold including national chains, in addition to signing four new distributors accounting for nearly $3M in revenues. Represented Dr Pepper at national conventions, trade shows, civic organizations, and business associations. Trained nine new Bottler Representatives; implemented quarterly sales and marketing programs.