BEAU RIDLEY

*** **** **** ******, *** Floor New York, NY 10001 (646) 241- 3556 ad44ud@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Dynamic Sales Professional with 15+ years of distinguished performance, work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives. Seeking employment providing a challenging opportunity to significantly contribute to a company’s growth and profitability

SKILLS

Client Relation: Outstanding ability to quickly establish excellent rapport and connection with new and repeat clients through engaging win-win approach. As well as inspire customer trust and loyalty. Proven track record of conducting successful sales presentations to all levels of decision-makers including top corporate executives and administrators.

Sales: Proven track record of driving sales upwards of $100k. Exceptional ability to make cold-calls, generate and follow leads, cultivate accounts, and identify problems as well as implement effective solutions expediently.

Employee Relations & Leadership: Cultivated and supported a collaborative environment that increased employee efficiency and productivity. Motivating team to boost productivity and sales.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACAI EXOTIC New York, NY

Sales Representative September 2021 – Present

● Achieve foodservice sales volume, revenue, and profitability goals for the assigned territory

●Grow base business through effective selling and execution of monthly business priorities

●Prospect and acquire new foodservice accounts using customized proposals

●Convert local and national business accounts ensuring marketing equipment and product placement

●Identify and align resources required to support account execution

●Prepare account and equipment profiles and service contracts

●Ensure Merchandising standards are executed in all accounts

JOHN’S MARKET Long Island City, NY

Sales Account Specialist September 2018 – December 2020

Oversee 20 accounts and achieved over $100,000 in sales within the past 8 months; consistently driving sales growth while guaranteeing sales and profitability goals are continuously met

Regularly engage clientele in selling produce and non-food items, leveraging current relationships gain new prospective clients

Cultivate and manage new and current clientele including restaurants and shops through ensuring their needs are met in an efficient and timely manner

FAL FOODS Astoria, NY

Sales Representative March 2017 – September 2018

Demonstrated a wealth of knowledge about industry and customer brand, platforms, and strategies; provided innovative customer-focused ideas

Planned promotional activities to increase brand awareness by introducing new items and special opportunities, and when needed, work demos and samplings

Created and developed customized sales plans based on the individual needs of clients to cross-sell product lines, expand product selection, and introduce new products

ULTIMATE FOODS Edison, NY

Sales Representative May 2016 – March 2017

Maximized sales goals daily for department and store generating over $100,00 in sales, quarterly

Improved performance within department; facilitated team operations to run more efficiently and cost-effectively

Collaborated with technical, operations, and product development personnel to assure alignment of sales strategy and product offers within technical and operational capabilities

ORGANICO FOODS New York, NY

Account Manager May 2014 – April 2016

Generated over $50,000 in sales within a 6-month period; maintained meticulous files of sales transactions

Successfully engaged and collaborated with clients to determine their purchasing needs; Established long-standing business relationships by using said consultative approach

Developed and executed sales strategies that allowed the organization to consistently exceed designated revenue and profit goals

SPECIAL BRANDS OF NEW YORK Brooklyn, NY

Sales Representative June 2011 – May 2014

Sold, developed, and grew Special Brands of New York’s expanding portfolio of world class beer by contributing cutting-edge innovative ideas and valuable insight to the team

Developed and maintained strong customer relations through active engagement and outstanding follow-through

Achieved strong and sustainable revenue by growing client base quarterly by at least 10%

SWEDISH INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SERVICES New York, NY

Admissions Advisor May 2008 – May 2011

Recruited, interviewed, and enrolled prospective students into the Massage Therapy curriculum to meet class objectives; Successfully maintained an 80% student start rate through initial evaluation and efficient follow-up procedures

Spearheaded aggressive growth for the school by leading, aiding in development of an outstanding admissions team

Ensured proper communication of the institutions’ policies and philosophies regarding quality education and services

SOHO PARTNERSHIP New York, NY

Membership Sales Manager September 2007 – April 2008

Increased membership dollars from businesses and individuals to help homeless men and women keep the community clean

Organized, coordinated and executed fund raising benefits throughout the community; successfully raising over $20,000 in 1st quarter of 2008

Worked with the Executive Director and program managers to revamp marketing plan to better meet program needs. Assisted in the design of marketing materials including brochures, flyers, newsletters, and annual reports

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, in Liberal Arts

Elmira College, Elmira, NY

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