robert c. jackson
601-***-**** HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Represent a leading company and contribute to sales growth. I will do this
by creating long term customer friendships, learning, executing industry
best practices, and displaying an outstanding work ethic and positive
attitude on a regular basis.
Summary of Qualifications
Aug 09 - Present Foodservice Management Systems Inc, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi
Marketing/Sales Manager:
Responsible for increasing restaurant sales on the monthly basis
by booking groups such as schools, churches, athletic leagues,
and corporate events.
Position Accomplishments
. #1 sales in company
. Coordinated marketing strategy with Extreme Makeover Home
Edition
. Educated sales strategy pertaining to school sales and
fundraising to all sales representatives in company
June 03 - Aug 09 QSP/TIME INC, Hattiesburg, Mississippi to
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Field Sales Manager:
Outside sales of fundraising programs; targeting principals,
PTA's, and athletic leagues.
Relationship-building, organization, and solid presentation
skills all combine for sales growth.
Position Accomplishments
. # 1 in Mississippi, new business sales, 4 out of 6 years
with company
. Diamond Ring Achiever: $2,000,000 career gross
production July 2007
. Excellence Award: Increase over 50 %
July 2007
. Earned Incentive Trip: Bermuda
July 2007
. Earned Incentive Trip: Scotland
July 2005
. Gold Ring Achiever: $1,000,000 career gross production
July 2005
. Pacesetter Award: Increase over 100 %
July 2005
. Regional "Rookie of the Year" July
2004
. Outstanding Achievement Award: Increase over 35 %
July 2004
. "Professional Selling Skills" certification
Jan 02 - June 03 Jason's Deli, Jackson, MS
Restaurant Manager
Responsible for the scheduling, hiring, inventory, food
costs, and marketing strategy for catering; managed 40 plus
employees at any given time.
Position Accomplishments
. Increased store sales thru marketing strategy and
persistent follow up
. Promoted 3 times in 18 months
. Only manager in store who was cross-trained in
every aspect of operations
Education
1997 - 2001 Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice with minor in Political
Science and Spanish
College Accomplishments
. 100% Self Financed ( Maintained 3.0 GPA)
. Certified in Conflict Resolution
. Active in Student Government Association
References Available upon Request (Including personal, professional,
and immediate supervisors)