Jerry Powers
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Phone: 704-***-****
E-mail: ***********@*******.***
Summary
Highly accomplished sales professional that consistently breaks records in sales volume and sales trend. 15 years of successful entrepreneurial/ sales experience consisting of management, business development, and value added solution selling.
Developing/ Expanding territories Merchandising and Retail Execution Distribution Growth and Sales New Product Launch and Sales
Forecasting and Planning Strategic and Business Operating Plans
Data Analysis Product Management and Development
Professional Experience
Adam’s Beverages of North Carolina 2008-Present
Business Account Manager
Account Base: Wal-Mart, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Quick-Trip, 7-11
Territory: Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas
Manage $10MM annually
Represents sold and secured new/existing item and promotional plans for Anheuser-Busch brands including craft beers, non-alcoholic beers, NesQuick, Monster, Mikes’ Hard Lemonade, totaling over 100+ skus.
Exceed goal through presenting and securing permanent shelf-placement for new and existing items.
Exceed 100% goal attainment for 2014 at 111% due to the expansion of core item distribution and mandatory display events to coincide with key seasonal market dates.
Delivered growth at +4.9% vs YAG.
Secured “Best in Class” Monster Energy sales growth and trend.
CPX, Inc.
CEO Owner/ Operator 2003-2008
Account Base: DHL, Express
Territory: Greensboro, NC
Manage: $2 MM Annually
Spearheaded daily operations of a package/freight delivery company for 25 routes.
Constantly exceeded 98% pick-up and delivery service standard every year.
Managed and reviewed performance evaluations of personnel.
Successfully forecast and managed a $2MM annual budget.
Voyager Transportation
Area Manager 2002-2003
Secured and delivered transportation services for customers on the East Coast.
Oversaw 35 truck drivers’ schedules to ensure Department of Transportation regulations.
Optimized shipping routes to ensure efficient routing.
Clicklogistics
Customer Service Representative 2001-2002
Delivered 3rd party transportation solutions for PetSmart and US Filter.
Coached customers on how to navigate and utilize the company website.
Advised delivery companies of contract expectations.
Education
UNC-Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration and Management Information Systems