Dave Stoermer
St. Charles, IL 60175
Tel: 630-***-****
Cell: 630-***-****
**********@***.***
PROFILE
Experienced leader in retail and industrial sales. Successful track record
developing, growing and managing national accounts. Strong background in
setting up national retail broker network. Entrepreneurial spirit, goal
oriented leader skilled in business planning, negotiations and product
development. Self-starter and critical thinker able to devise innovative
solutions to complex problems.
EXPERIENCE
Granny B's Cookies 2008-
Present
A leading manufacturer of thaw and sell cookies for in-store retail
bakeries, c-stores and food service.
. National Accounts Manager
. Developed and managed our national broker network
. Responsible for growing sales in retail bakery departments,
wholesalers and c-stores.
. Key accounts, Walgreen, CVS, Super Valu, Piggly Wiggly, Nash Finch,
Aldi, Save-A-Lot. Meijer, and others.
Owner/V.P. Sales, Power Industries, Inc
2007- Present
A manufacturer and marketer of waterless vaporizer, humidifiers and air
purifiers for the home and auto.
. Responsible for all new sales growth and account management
. Developed and Managed national broker network.
. Called on national retail accounts, drug chain, c-stores and
wholesalers.
. Developed private labels for various accounts.
. Key accounts, Walgreen, CVS, Hy-Vee, CDMA, AAFES, Kerr Drug,Dakota
Drug and drug wholesalers.
National Sales Director, Pastries Plus Inc. Salt Lake City, UT
2000-2007
A national manufacturer of cookies, for in-store bakeries, c-stores and
food service
. Developed and managed national broker network
. Called on national retail accounts for in-store bakeries and
convenience stores
. Developed pricing and sales programs
. Increased sales from $2.5 million to over $15 million
. Key accounts, Target, Super Valu, Aldi, Ahold, Hy-Vee, Kroger, 7-11,
Quick Trip, Sheetz, Spartan, Casey's, Marsh, Food 4 Less, Farner
Bocken, Chambers Owen, Affiliated
Delta Marketing, Inc. /Co-Founder
1995-2000
Broker representing national manufacturers specialized in selling snack and
packaged food products to convenience stores and wholesalers.
. Secured food product lines and developed sales strategies
. Increase sales from $0 to $15 million
Midwest Sales Representative, Darling Store Fixtures, Paragould, AR
1990-1995
Manufactured store fixtures, shelving, display cases for national
retailers.
. Responsible for development of new and existing retail chain accounts
. Opened second largest account in company's history
. Increased sales every year from $1 million to $7 million
Midwest Sales Representative, DuPage Machine Products, Bloomingdale, IL
1987-1990
Manufacturer of screw machine products for OEM manufacturing.
. Responsible for growing existing accounts as well as developing new
opportunities in the
OEM, fluid power and hydraulic industries
. Increased sales from $500,000 to $3 million
Dave Stoermer
Account Representative, W.R. Meadows, Inc, Hampshire, IL 1983-
1987
Manufacturer of curing compounds, waterproofing, joint sealers for the
highway and building trade.
. Responsible for the Illinois and Michigan territory
. Called on distributors and architects that sell and spec to the DOT,
roofing, and general contractors
. Responsible for securing product specification through general
contractors and architects
. Responsible for $10 million in sales
Industrial Education, Jacobs High School, Algonquin, IL
1980-1983
Conant High School, Schaumburg, IL
. Taught Welding, Drafting, Woodworking, Metals and Plastics at the high
school level
. Coached three different sports
EDUCATION
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 1975-
1980
Bachelor of Science
Industrial Education/Physical Education