Manager Sales

Location:

4021

Posted:

March 15, 2010

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Resume:

Alison E. F. Leen

** ******** ****** **********, ***** 04021

Phone: #207-***-****

Email: ******.****@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position as a Territory Sales Manager, that utilizes my sales,

purchasing and marketing experience, as well as my knowledge of multi-unit

operations.

Professional Summary

Experienced sales and procurement professional skilled in managing new

product roll-outs, controlling inventory, overseeing operation of multi-

unit retail sites, and maintaining an inventory scanning software for

multiple locations. Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee

operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and

executive management to ensure sales and procurement goals are met.

Experience with sourcing suppliers for purchased goods with an annual value

of $19 million, negotiating contracts including blanket agreements, bill-

back pricing agreements, and conducting promotional planning. Possess

knowledge of product marketing and merchandising with ability to tailor to

specific market demographics to ensure maximum turn performance. Leader of

large group business reviews, and training sessions for corporate meetings.

Manager of a successful secret shopper program. Develop, implement, and

maintain company image design and standards. Proficient with a computer and

eager to learn new programs.

Work History

2008 to EXCELLENT COFFEE CO.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Present Territory Sales Manager / Distributor Sales

Coffee Manufacturer / New England Territory

. Manufacturer Sales Representative / Broker

. Key Accounts: Sysco Northern New England, Wal-Mart Super

centers, Multiple Office Coffee Suppliers, Canteen Services,

Chain Restaurants, Hospitals, Convenience stores, and

seasonal account business.

. Responsibilities include cold calls, business reviews,

product and performance reviews, marketing and merchandising

creation and consultation, inventory control management

consultation, program sales presentations, tradeshow

demonstration, promotions.

. Supervisor of two part-time merchandising positions.

2007 Crystal Ventures Naples, Maine

General Manager

Restaurant and Convenience Store

. On-site General Manager of restaurant and convenience store

located on a popular lake, and high traffic seasonal area

of Maine.

. Perform all duties related to running a business i.e.,

accounting, purchasing, sales analysis, human resources,

training, customer service, advertising, waitress, bartend,

food preparation.

2004-2007 Dead River Company

Portland, Maine

Pricing and Project Manager - Convenience Store Division

17 Store Chain

. Oversee inventory scanning system operations

. Maintain inventory price book

. Scanning system technical support and training for

convenience store Managers and Area Managers

. Central Buyer for tobacco category

. Coordinate and maintain rebate programs, promotions and

contracts

. Category management analysis for all departments and