Sally Pierce Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Real Estate Project Coordinator | May 2014 – Present– Coordinate and expedite the property acquisition process relative to the growing number of Chick-fil-A Free Standing Units (FSU). Territory covers the six-state Atlantic Region. Many units are older FSUs.– Assemble approval packages for projects including: sales forecasts, demographic reports, site sketches, and aerials.– Obtain required initial due diligence items such as: site investigation reports, prior title, and prior environmental and geotechnical reports.– Acquire plan approvals from developers, landlords, sellers, and other third-parties for project development.– Maintain effective communication with attorneys, brokers, landlords, sellers, Chick-fil-A Operators, and other Chick-fil-A departments throughout the acquisition process.Quality, Strategy and Improvement Representative | December 2013 – May 2014– Provided provision and project coordination to the Quality, Strategy and Improvement Team.– Aided with launching the internal quality website.– Revised and edited a variety of team communications.– Assisted in research and preparation for meeting and seminar presentations.– Communicated with 1800+ Operators regarding best practices helped them resolve quality issues.

Fayetteville And Peachtree City, Georgia

– Generated outside sales through lead development and prospecting. Served as brand ambassador for two FSU’s. Built relationships with both community and business leaders.– Increased outside sales by 84% for 2013 through prospecting and regular customer visits.– Initiated formal catering experience to expand client options.– Launched “Raving Fans” lunch program for loyal clients.– Catered 200+ events with attendance ranging from 10 to 400.– Strengthened community presence through Facebook postings, email blasts, and website updates.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

– In charge of multi-category toy sales and product enhancement in 24 stores. Also responsible for building relationships with store and department managers to secure optimal sales showcase floor location. – Ranked second nationwide (out of 65 eligible) for increasing sales at Walmart, our top account.– Selected out of 65 representatives to launch new product due to consistent sales performance and ability to influence clients to feature new products.– Exceeded expectations on all annual performance criteria.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

– Merchandised retail products in nationwide department stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s, and J.C. Penney. Executed merchandising presentation directives for Monet and Liz Claiborne products, and assisted with price changes. – Assigned to 100% larger territory due to excellent customer relationship management and revenue production.– Consistently ranked in top 10% of employees; rewarded with annual merit increases.– Achieved prime in-store floor location through effective relationship building with store management.– Educated store personnel by conducting regular training sessions regarding features and benefits of new products.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Buyer (1997 – 2001) / Area Sales Manager (1995 – 1997)– Negotiated multi-million dollar purchasing agreements with suppliers. Managed supplier-to-warehouse relationship to ensure on-time-delivery.– Increased sales volume from $27M to $31M with 13% increase in gross margin through effective supplier negotiations and by predicting market trends.– Recognized as “Top Buyer” in 1998, 1999, and 2000.– Recognized as “Buyer of the Month,” “Best Return on Investment,” and “Best Stock Control,” in 1999 and 2000.– Hand-picked to assist in development and launch of private-label product line.