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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Connecting the purchase and sales of commodity beef products from multiple countries and continents to domestic sales in the United States.Creating a standardized product offering for internal sales team to present to existing customers and prospective clients. Assisting in importing / clearing of raw bovine product for production and consumption for United States consumers.Utilizing inventory data to create product offerings with increased focus due to constraints of perishable shelf life.Utilize internal and external data to develop and automate product offerings for sales teams and sales channel leads to present to existing and prospective customers.Work and develop offerings and bids on commodity meat products for prospective and existing customers and vendorsCreate and develop data driven reporting to assist senior leadership team in high level strategy / decision making.Utilize third party forecasting software to identify optimal buying and selling strategies.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Rosemont, Il, Us

Primary owner of Customer RelationshipDevelop and grow existing customers and maximize profitable sales through innovative ideas, solutions, and elevated customer service(2016 year over year sales growth: $447,597)Identify potential and existing problems encountered by accounts and prospects. Solve problems by developing product assortment, utilizing value added services, and training/ educating staff.Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order and delivery processMonitor and collect accounts receivable through online payments, check collections, and cash collections; collect all balances due based on approved credit termsTrain new sales representatives on day to day responsibilities, common challenges encountered by territory managers, and explain strategies to promote positive sales growth while maintaining positive customer relationshipsAssist customers with marketing efforts, creating menus, limited time offers, social media marketing and point of sale material

Rosemont, Il, Us

Assisted National Account Sales department to complete daily responsibilities.Transitioned national and regional accounts from decentralized to a centralized platformProvided and interpreted high-level reporting for national sales team using oracle based, US Foods proprietary software and Microsoft Suite programs.Created standardized reporting templates designed to assist US Foods divisions with daily reporting needs.Created and maintained guides to streamline and simplify ordering processes for customers.Found alternate products for customers that meet specifications including availability across multiple distribution centers, size, ingredients/ materials, etc.

Normal, Il, Us

Created potential marketing campaign ideas and events.Assisted with external marketing events.Liaison between marketing department and Illinois State University supportesr/ alumni at events/games.

Communicated with alumni through the phone.Updated alumni on current events around campus.Worked to alleviate any concerns with the university regarding funds, direction, or policies.Requested donations towards specific designations.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Recruited prospective clients through the phone and in person.Held sales calls and sales meetings with prospective and current clients.Educated potential and current clients on financial threats.Conveyed value proposition of insurance and investment techniques to potential and current clients.

Officiated baseball and softball games for children ages 7-10.Educated players on the rules and techniques of baseball and softball.Mediated and managed any conflict between coaches, parents, players.

Bachelor'S Degree, General Sales, Merchandising And Related Marketing Operations

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