***** ***** ***** ***** *. Mayfield 769-***-****
Brandon, MS 39042 abiiva@r.postjobfree.com
Sales Representative and Account Executive
Sales professional with a successful career managing sales operations
developing
strong and profitable client relationships, ensuring customer loyalty and
repeat sales.
Sales-driven professional skilled at developing and implementing marketing
strategies that substantially grew revenue. Ability to build value-added
business alliances, and manage distributors and sales teams for high-growth
organization.
o Demonstrated leadership in establishing and communicating vision,
developing strategies, executing tactical marketing plans that
motivate teams and individuals to achieve results.
o Talented at forging solid relationships with strategic partners
utilizing effective selling skills and relationship development skills
to advance business opportunities.
o Strong communication, leadership, and organizational talents; capable
of leading and directing sales presentations, establishing rapport
with clients, and educating prospects on new products.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BROWN BOTTLING GROUP, Brandon, MS, 2009 - Present
A distributor for Pepsi Cola and Cadbury Beverages servicing 45 counties in
central and southern Mississippi, selling over 14 million cases annually
Account Manager - Large Format Stores
Responsible for selling and executing pricing programs, displays and
special promotions in large-store universe in north Jackson. Maintain and
order inventory, perform store-level product merchandising work, and expand
product placement.
> Manage 10 grocery stores (WalMart, Krogers, Piggly Wiggly)
implementing merchandising and customer service techniques and
handling over 250 SKUs.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, jackson, MS, 2005 - 2009
Active duty 2005 - 2007
Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic
Member of Mississippi Air National Guard maintaining and repairing eight
aircrafts and overseeing one employee, 2007-Present. Submitted
documentation for honorable discharge.
> Play key role in assuring C-17's properly inspected and necessary
components replaced per technical specifications.
> Document inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs and submit
findings.
> Work closely training new employees on home station checks and
procedures for documentation.
> Maintain and submit inventory requests.
Monster energy (a division of Hansen's Beverage Company), Jackson, MS, 2007
- 2009
One of the fastest growing energy drink companies offering energy drinks,
shots and
Java Monster energy coffee drinks and other leading beverage brands.
Trade Development Manager - Mississippi
Responsible for selling, developing and executing distribution and space in
small-store universe within an assigned territory. Drive volume by opening
new accounts, expanding existing accounts and executing National and
Regional programs. Cold Calling on a geographical base of customers with
the sole intention of improving Monster Brands as evidenced through cases
sales, improved space, and distribution.
> Secured and managed 15 distributors (including Budweiser and Coca-
Cola) and directed development of high-impact sales team of
approximately 150 persons that exceeded expected sales performance.
> Developed progressive record of achievement increasing sales $4.5M
first year and consistently exceeded company's quarterly sales
objectives.
> Managed distribution network and grew single serve business through
vertical and horizontal placement, and planned strategy to deliver
volume and new account objectives.
> Conducted sales meetings training team on sales strategies, product
positioning, proper customer service skills to increase customer
loyalty and increase customer base, and communicating key in-store
promotional campaigns and sales objectives.
> Executed brand activation at the point-of-sale, performing/directing
store-level product merchandising work.
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
Certified Aircraft Mechanic, Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, Fort Worth,
TX