JOHN GRIFO
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Miami, FL 33196 Email: *******@*****.***
D ISTRICT MANAGER / RETAIL OPERATIONS
A top-performing District Manager credited with combining sales, marketing and business development expertise to deliver
substantial revenue growth in competitive markets. Strong expertise in sales management, inventory control, merchandising,
training and coaching. Highly accomplished, and motivated with the ability to build and maintain top performing teams.
Looking to utilize skills for new and exciting challenges.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Merchandising Team Building / Coaching Marketing
Building Lasting Relationships Competitive Intelligence Inventory Control
Strategic Planning/Analysis Training / Education Sales/Forecast Management
Industry Networking Budgeting Purchasing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KELLOGG COMPANY, Miami, FL 2013 – Present
Retail Sales Manager
Manage all sales, marketing, ordering, inventory control and forecasting for Kellogg's DSD snack division
Responsible for the training and supervising of merchandisers in a given area to maximize merchandising activity and
set integrity, keeping brand image in the forefront
Coordinate and control sales of over 5 million with accounts consisting of Walmart, Target, Publix, Winn Dixie
PRICE KING SUPERMARKETS, Miami, FL 2006-2013
District Manager
Directed and managed all operations in 4 stores including purchasing, advertising, merchandising, scheduling, staffing,
training, and profit and loss reports
Responsible for training and educating a staff of over 110 employees
All stores were top-performing with annual sales of over $25M
JETRO CASH & CARRY ENTERPRISES, MIAMI, FL 1999 – 2006
Field Sales & Marketing Manager
Created, developed, and maintained new accounts, as well as maximizing revenue for existing customers using cold
call strategy with a focus on food service and independent grocery accounts
Utilized marketing techniques and pushed business by attending trade shows, promoting special corporate events, and
new item introduction
Forecasted sales, budgets, produced activity audits, and collected delinquent accounts when necessary
TOBACCO EXPORTERS INTERNATIONAL, Miami, FL
1996-1999
Territory Sales Manager
Created and developed new accounts, as well as maintaining and servicing existing customers
Responsible for sales, merchandising, promotions and new item introductions for a territory comprising of all South
Florida, and the entire state of Arkansas
Base accounts consisted of chain headquarters, wholesalers, and retail outlets
BEST FOODS, Miami, FL 1988-1996
Manager, Key Accounts
Responsible for sales, merchandising, distribution, forecasting, budgeting and promotions for stores and Distributor
accounts, with annual sales of $11M
Trained and supervised a staff of merchandisers for the Florida Market
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
A.A. Business, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL
Fluent in English and Spanish