John A. Torres

**** ******** **.

Modesto, Ca ***55

Mobile 209-***-****

acyc28@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding Sales Management position that will allow for growth and

advancement within a successful corporation. Over 26 years experience in the Customer Service

and Sales Industry with a proven track record as a Top Performer.

Qualification Highlights

Able to work well with team members and increase their overall performance level.

Ability to successfully perform under pressure and effectively communicate with all levels of

management.

Work Experience

02/13 to Current Deli-Licious BBQ and Catering Modesto, CA Owner and Operator

Successfully developed lunch and dinner catering events with over 40 vendors in the hospitality industry

in the Stanislaus Valley

Coordinate lunch and dinner events that accommodated between 10 and 75 guests, including setup,

waiting on guests, and takedown and removal of all food and catering items

Manage a staff of 5 to help assist with day of coordination of catering events

Provide catering expertise to vendors for both on site and off site catering events leading up to, during,

and after contracted events

10/09 to 12/14 PuraFilter 2000 Las Vegas, NV Territory Account Manager

2010 Quarter 1, Quarter 3, and Quarter 4 Nationwide Presidents Club Recognition.

2011 Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 Nationwide Presidents Club Recognition

Helped facilitate monthly Territory Portfolio Assessments to include appropriate partners in order to

prioritize sales activities and drive sales results

Proactive Management of product placement and inventory for Clients such as Home Depot, Walmart,

Ace Hardware, and Target

Identify prospects and client opportunities in order to implement sales activities to acquire additional

market share

Customize recommendations to ensure clients collaboration and implementation of strategies to help

grow both short and long term sales goals while organically growing my portfolio

07/01 to 09/09 California Real Estate Services Modesto, CA Branch Manager

Successfully opened an office which employed 12 employees.

Average approximately 10 loans per month ranging from $200,000-1.7million.

Increased sales steadily by 150% during initial start-up period

Work with low performers to set action plans focused on increasing their performance

to meet and surpass sales goals.

Consulted with sales team to strategically implement practices that generate more

business and reduce problems encountered in loan transactions.

08/97 to 07/01 Verizon Wireless San Leandro, CA Sales Representative

Responsible for sales, programming, and inventory management of 75-200 cellular phones

per month.

Number 3 Sales Representative nationwide for the year 1999.

Circle of Success in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000.

08/93 to 07/97 Tony Fine Foods W. Sacramento, CA Outside Sales Representative

Sold imported foods to retailers and wholesalers in the Sacramento Valley Area

Trained store personnel and contributed to increased annual territory sales from $27k to

$172k.

Received Salesman of the Year award in 1995 and 1997

01/90 to 07/93 Southern Wine & Spirits Union City, CA Outside Sales Representative

Responsible for 10+ major grocery stores including the display of merchandise.

Performed Sales & Marketing in assigned stores, including training store representatives on

product display and presentations

Cold called on new and existing businesses and presented presentations to Owners and

Managers of stores to expand company clientele.

Computer Skills and Experience

Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project

Education

Real Estate License

Marketing Course Work, Chabot College and American River College

Numerous GTE sponsored classes/seminars

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