Kenneth Truckner
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District Manager
Multiple Unit Operations Financial Planning Strategic Communications
Driven District Manager with more than 15 years of experience leading multi-unit operations and directing teams within industry-leading organizations. Demonstrated expertise in covering vast territories and ensuring compliance with presentation, appearance, and brand standards. Proven sales leader capable of using cold calling, email communications, and in-house customer-facing promotions to generate revenue, motivate staff, and increase employee and consumer engagements. Background in investigative techniques, shrink reduction, and policy/program implementation. Proficient in overseeing the opening of new locations and quickly bringing sites to profitability.
Core Competencies
Retail Store Opening
P&L Management
Cash/Inventory Control
Budgeting/Forecasting
Customer Service
Schedule Development
Human Resources Functions
Compliance Oversight
Vendor/Staff Relations
Consumer Engagement
Safety Protocols
Training/Teambuilding
Professional Experience
STERLING FIRSTAID AND SAFTEY- North Houston Texas
Sales Representative, 2016 to present
Opening new accounts and increasing sales on monthly basis and maintain relations on existing accounts.
Interacting with major corporations making sure they are advised on OSHA Standards.
Lead salesman for the company.
Established relationships and opened the most new key accounts repeatedly on a monthly basis.
HESSLER WORDWIDE Texas and Louisiana
Zone Manager, 2014 to 2016
Director of operations in Texas and Louisiana.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise and discipline staff for all areas in two states.
Tracking of inventory and sales along with loss prevention.
Oversee storage center.
Oversee set up and sales in multiple stores.
MURPHY USA East Houston, Texas
District Manager/Regional Manager, 2007 to 2014
Managed 10 divisions and filled in for Division and Regional Managers during absences, as well as moved between districts to improve and control underperforming sites and shortage issues.
Drove sales through training of staff in strategic selling, engaging customers through dynamic marketing campaigns, and working with vendors to improve product diversity.
Created magnetic signs for pump bottoms to improve store appearance and reduce costs.
Led maintenance team, including budget oversight for department.
Created forecasting and P&L statements for review and analysis.
Communicated regularly with customers, including handling escalated complaints.
Named go-to turnaround expert for region, bringing sites into compliance with shortage rates, staff motivation, store appearance, and financial objectives.
PETROLEUM WHOLESALE/SUN MART Houston, Texas
Area Supervisor, 2004 to 2007
Supervised area of 13 truck stops and restaurants from Midland to Seguin, including managing sales, inventory control, and financial planning and forecasting.
Communicated with customers, staff, and vendors to improve store operations.
Oversaw maintenance and repairs, while reducing unnecessary expenses.
Hired and trained personnel, including management teams.
TOP NOTCH MARKETING/BWI CO/SC JOHNSON Texas and Louisiana
Regional Manager, 1999 to 2004
Spearheaded regional sales of SC Johnson products to Home Depot, Lowes, McCoys, and Southerlands, ensuring marketing and merchandising were in place to maximize revenue.
Exceeded annual sales goals by up to 40% each year.
Directed store staff with to do sets and endcaps for new store openings.
Facilitated training within region for new hires.
Career Note: Additional experience includes Owner/CEO of Absolute Building Services, Inc., as well as Territory/Area Manager for Chevron and Gulf Oil.
Training & Certification
Certified Mechanic (5 Fields) – ASE
Food Handlers Permit
Certified Restaurant Manager – Dunkin’ Donuts
Jimmy Cabrera – Art of Persuasion/Making the Sale and Dale Carnegie Sales Strategies
Computer Training