Ron Ludlum Email & Phone Number

Moline, Illinois, United States

• Working in conjunction with multiple teams to oversee the continual flow of all active Route Sales positions• Analyzing employee activity to develop and implement training programs that result in improved production and collaboration among team members• Utilizing company policies and procedures to ensure that the Route Sales Professions are driving weekly sales and promotional objectives to meet Utz standards• Assisting Route Sales Professionals in enhancing product presence at customer locations to maintain and improve sales• Actively analyzing incoming sales data for each account to increase the efficiency of delivery by locating more targeted stopping points• Aiding Route Sales Professionals with acquiring new accounts to grow the Utz customer base• Resolving issues with dismayed customers to create an impactful resolution

Bushnell, Illinois, United States

• Operated and supervised all facets of the business including financials, marketing, training, sales, inventory, and day to day operations• Increased sales annually by 2% through a detailed ordering tracking program and accurate inventory management training• Spearheaded hiring, scheduling, and discipline for 50-60 employees concurrently while keeping detailed records of all occurrences• Streamlined hiring by restructuring the process to limit turnover and improve productivity• Formulated yearly budgets for all store departments by analyzing previous years data to continuously increase margins• Implemented a detailed scheduling program to decrease labor cost by scheduling to match sales trends• Promoted an environment of independence for employees to work to resolve customer issues while offering support and feedback to help maintain relationships with customers