• Trained and ensured employees were proficient in Pepsi NEW standards and procedures through observation, one-on-one coaching and group training. Led the team in the conversion to iPads for pre-sell ordering and coached through VIP Mobil updates.• Observed and evaluated performance and safe working habits during daily activities, ensuring all Pepsi NEW safety rules, regulations, DOT and OSHA guidelines were followed. • Documented route ride recaps, coaching opportunities and expectations for future route rides ensuring continued excellence.• Collaborated with Key Account Managers and Sales Reps on the execution of sales promotions within serviced accounts while communicating expectations to reps and cascading results back to Key Account Managers.• Partnering with Operations Managers to ensure delivery and merchandising needs were efficiently scheduled while confirming the team was meeting and exceeding customer expectations.• Monitored promotional schedules, sales trends and company priorities through sales reporting, store visits and marketplace insights.• Continuously strived for additional product placements within accounts, while ensuring Merchandising and Execution standards were met.• Actively participated and strategized CDA sell-ins and executions of agreed upon display activity, ensuring proper promotional signage was utilized at store levels and worked with sales management to ensure it was readily available.• Collaborated with key leaders within assigned accounts regarding sales operations and visited accounts regularly to check on execution of priorities. Provided positive and constructive feedback from trade visits back to direct reports, the delivery team and merchandising supervisors ensuring a constant flow of up-to-date communication.

• Gained full cycle sales experience in the large format, small format, and full-service vending lines of business.• Showcased my ability and expertise to seamlessly transition into any client facing company role.• Executed C-store resets, applied knowledge of merchandising expertise, and contract compliance ensuring company satisfaction.

• Managed a successful sales route of 6.5 Million dollars in revenue with a yearly growth average of $45,500.• Recognized with accolades for an exceptional order accuracy rate of 99.3%.• Directed and guided the sales team through ad activity and creative incremental selling for Target stores.• Led the sales team with the highest coffee/tea volume growth in 2016 with a 9.8% increase from prior year.• Trained all new team members and assured their alignment with PepsiCo first priorities.• Expanded company share in the Twin Cities by selling in and executing additional points of sale.• Spearheaded the roll-out of new software designed to increase departmental communication efficiency.• Managed multiple contract agreements that assure the execution of our vast portfolio of products and promos in the trade.

• Managed a staff of 50+ employees in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurant.• Constant monitoring of labor and food costs, waste management, and item pricing which had increased sales to prior year by 5%, for 3 consecutive years.• Strategized and successfully administered new marketing tactics and menu ideas for the dinner service expansion including seasonal cocktails and happy hour campaigns. • Trained incoming managers on all practices of the company including exceptional customer service, workplace ethics, sales, and upselling techniques.• ServSafe certified from the National Restaurant Association to monitor quality control and national food safety regulations.