PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

K-** SALES TEAM

Core Foodservice March 2019 – December 2022

Developed solid and trusted relationships between major clients and Core Foodservice.

Focused on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.

Engaged in strategic planning to improve client results.

Acted as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions. CUSTOMER RELATIONS/PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Global Protein Group October 2018 – March 2019

Elevated the customer experience as a primary point of contact for Global Protein’s foodservice customers.

Streamlined purchasing processes and accurately processed invoices, contributing to the overall success of the organization..

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Acosta May 2016 – May 2018

Developed solid and trusted relationships between major clients and Acosta.

Focused on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.

Engaged in strategic planning to improve client results.

Acted as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions. KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

A&R Food Distributors February 2014 – May 2016

Brought new business to A&R resulting in 2 million dollars in sales.

Personally managed 120 K-12 accounts.

PP&L Committee – Industry Rep/Member at Large 2015-present

Booked, set up and operated food shows.

Met with vendors to introduce new products to customers. EDUCATION

AA Degree

Cypress College

SKILLS

// PROFESSIONAL

Key Account

Management

Customer Relations

Leadership

Industry Networking

Account Retention

Teambuilding & Training

Order Fulfilment

Sales & Margin

Improvement

Problem Solving

Purchasing

KERRY BENSON

ACCOUNT MANAGER

A little info about me: Highly motivated and results-driven Sales Account Manager with a proven track record of success in the foodservice industry. Possess a strong ability to establish and maintain customer relationships, drive business development, and effectively manage territories to achieve sales targets. Skilled in conducting market analysis, developing and implementing sales strategies, and retaining key accounts through exceptional negotiations and presentations. A keen eye for market trends, coupled with an extensive industry network, positions me as a valuable asset to any organization looking to grow their sales in the foodservice sector.

714-***-****

CONTACT

ad0jir@r.postjobfree.com

9690 Paseo de Oro

Cypress, CA

90630

PROFILE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE K12

US Foods, Fullerton/LA Division June 2003 – January 2014

Brought new business to US Foods resulting in 1 million dollars in sales.

Personally set up all new business with our national accounts team.

Oversaw and managed inventory levels to keep product moving.

Booked, set up and operated food shows.

Generated bids for K-12

Implemented a program with co-workers on how to reduce slow and dead inventory.

Educated and trained all customers on US Foods online ordering system.

Through professional relationships retained business year after year.

Reduced number of K-12 accounts per account manager to allow them to service accounts more effectively.

Personally managed 50 K-12 accounts.

Safety Manager and Recall Coordinator for our division.

Tracked and recovered AR issues.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER K12

Joseph Webb August 1995 – June 2003

Managed a team of three customer service reps.

Oversaw the management of 40 K-12 accounts.

Input orders and all reporting for commodity tracking. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

National Food Systems May 1987 – August 1995

Answer customer telephone calls regarding existing accounts.

Enter orders and credits into the computer system.

Consult with customers to evaluate needs and determine best options.

Consistently improved customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues and concerns.

COMMITTEES

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

NUTRITION ASSOC.

Industry Advisor 2016-2017

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

NUTRITION ASSOC.

Industry Seminar Committee

2007-2011

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

CONFERENCE

Fundraiser Committee

2007-2011

VOLUNTEER

POSITIONS

CITY OF CYPRESS

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner 2009-2012

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

OF CYPRESS

Board Member 2009-2012

CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL

BOOSTERS

President 2007-2010

CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL

PTSA

President 2004-2007

CYPRESS NATIONAL

JUNIOR BASKETBALL

President 1999-2004

KERRY BENSON

ACCOUNT MANAGER

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