Sales Manager
Resume:
William C. Rinehart
Dear Hiring Manager:
This letter is to express my interest in discussing employment
opportunities with your company. You may be wondering why a sales
professional with thirty-eight years of experience is applying for a
position on your team. I embrace new challenges and opportunities that
help me grow as an individual and as an employee. You'll see that I have
the required skills to transition into this new role. I am ready for this
career change and guarantee that my work will exceed your expectations.
I believe that a team spirit and strong work ethic are vital for success
and I know that I can bring these qualities to your company. The key
strengths that I possess for success include, but are not limited to, the
following:
. I have a strong track record of success.
. I have strong communication skills.
. I am a self-starter and am results oriented.
. I am eager to learn new things.
. I adapt to any situation that presents itself.
. I work well with others and have a positive attitude.
. I conduct business in a professional manner and treat all people
with respect.
You will find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable,
the type of person that your customers will be able to connect with and
rely on. I also have a wide breadth of experience that gives you the
versatility to place me in a number of roles. Please see my attached resume
for additional information on my experience.
I hope that you'll find my experience and attributes intriguing enough to
warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I will be an asset
to you and your customers as a member of your team.
I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 505-***-****. Thank you for
your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about an
employment opportunity soon.
Sincerely,
William C. Rinehart
William C. Rinehart
Objective Highly motivated sales professional with
enthusiastic and friendly personality seeks open
position with a company that can utilize my
administrative and sales experience along with my
strong communication skills to successfully sell
its products and services.
Qualifications Energetic and self-starting individual who
possesses positive attitude and proficient
communication skills. A leader that demonstrates
team spirit and works toward common goals and
objectives. A devoted employee with strong work
ethics who contributes and invests 100% into a job.
A trustworthy, dependable candidate for employment.
Fluent in word, excel, power point, IRI Space
Management Software (Apollo), and the internet.
Experience
August 2001 - March 2015 Cold
Front Distribution Company
Albuquerque, NM
Southwest Sales Manager
Managed $40 million dollar territory for Cold Front
Distribution Co.
Represented Nestle Ice Cream Company, Unilever
Company, and Tropical Foods.
Called on 35 key accounts i.e. Wal-Mart, Walgreens,
CVS, Lowe's Supermarkets, 7-11 Stores/Southwest
Convenience Stores.
Acquired new accounts and sold in new distribution.
Retained and expanded sales in existing accounts.
Maintained excellent customer service after the
sale.
Presented business reviews and new item
introductions.
Created and maintained all promotional and new item
campaigns.
Acted as a distributor liaison between manufacturer
partners and retail customers.
Aquired extensive network of grocery retail
contacts.
Attended trade shows and sales conferences.
Exceeded yearly targeted sales goals.
December 1978 - July 2001
Furr's Supermarkets, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
Space Management Coordinator
Built schematics to execute remodels and resets.
Managed reset teams.
Developed product category layouts utilizing Apollo
software.
Analyzed store profits and market share data.
Managed ROII (Return on inventory investments).
Built a network of contacts within the Southwest
Region grocery business.
References
Dave Roberts
President
Quality Dairies Ice Cream Distributors
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Kim Farley
Asset Manager
Nestle Ice Cream Company
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Dennis Gabaldon
Owner
American Merchandising
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Katherine Olinger
Branch Manager
Select Staffing
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George Hollowell
Area Supervisor
Acosta Marketing and Food Brokerage
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Steve Hutchins
Director
Pricing and Promotions at Lowe's Supermarkets
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Education 1976 - 1980 Friendship High School
Wolfforth, Texas
High School Diploma.
Played on the varsity football and track teams
winning several medals during my four year high
school career.
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