Eric Fitchpatrick
Account Manager, Coca-Cola Refreshments
Canton, MS
****.************@*****.*** - 662-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments - Jackson, MS - July 2012 to Present
Responsible for selling and ordering product into existing accounts, while gaining new business
• Ensures consistent adherence to merchandising and customer service standards
• Executes and closes all sales calls for assigned accounts on sales route
• Maintains and sells incremental displays and promotions, and secures incremental equipment placement
• Administers annual contract signings and ensure dealer compliance throughout contract periods
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, maintain company assets and point of sale, ensure account meets
company merchandising standards, determine stores’ product needs, place and transmit appropriate orders
• Transports, replaces and maintains point-of-sale advertising as appropriate for accounts
• Increases profitability and marginal growth for both Coca-Cola and customer accounts
*Distribution Center Point-of-Sale Captain (August 2013-Present)
*Small Store Team Peer Coach (September 2013-Present)
Manager
Walgreens Incorporated - Hernando, MS - January 2011 to January 2012
• Under the direction of the store manager, oversaw the operation of a Walgreen store
• Monitored and analyzed the customer service provided by team members and offered feedback and coaching
• Greeted customers and clinic patients, and offered assistance with products and services
• Modeled and shared customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and
delightful customer experience
• Resolved customer complaints and helped respond to customers’ special needs
• Supervised the operation of store and team members, opened/closed/ and changed shifts, and task
delegation to team members
• Performed and supervised merchandising by planning and ensuring the implementation, sets, resets, and
revisions according to planogram
• Supervised the receiving, stocking, pricing, returning, and transferring of merchandise
• Received exposure to analysis of financial & performance data for the store, pharmacy, and clinic
• Ensured and provided training, coaching, and mentoring of team members
Graduate Assistant
Jackson State University - Office of the Provost - Jackson, MS - June 2010 to December 2010
• Assisted with SACS accreditation process
• Prepared evaluation reports for past and current faculty
• Reviewed and organized confidential files of current and potential faculty
• Worked with other departments to assure accurate processing of SACS
Supervisor
Mississippi State University - Recreational Sports - Starkville, MS - January 2005 to January 2010
• Recruited recreational sports staff and participants for leagues/events
• Coordinate and promote campus/regional activities and special events
• Supervised multiple sporting events; provided safety for all parties involved
• Managed peers in operational duties assigned by immediate manager
• Trained, evaluated, and mentored recreational sports’ support staff
EDUCATION
MBA, Master in Business Administration
Jackson State University - Jackson, MS
2010 to 2010
BBA, Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
Mississippi State University - Starkville, MS
2004 to 2008
SKILLS
Account Management, Business Analysis, Problem solving, Contracting, Compliance enforcement, Coaching,
Training, Leadership, Teamwork, Detail-oriented, Time Management, Management, Merchandising, Sales,
Marketing, and Human Resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AS400, Access, Internet