Michael J. Nelson

***** **** **** **** ***

Seminole Florida, 33772

727-***-**** Home

ad41le@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position with a dynamic company that offers challenging goals and objectives, with future growth to utilize my managerial, sales and marketing skills.

Experience

ALSCO 2013 - 2014

District Manager

Work with drivers to grow company in all phases assisting them in daily work deliveries and insuring proper inventory is on hand at every location, make daily check in and bank deposits. Teach drivers the best way maximize route deliveries so to insure growth is at highest level.

Standard Coffee

District Manager 2007-2013

Covered local and surrounding counties near Tampa and Pinellas aiding in the sales, distribution and marketing of the Standard Coffee product line, working closely with Management and Buyers.

Managed a territory of 24 employees, included in hiring and dismissal of employees.

Ensured product placement through marketing and proper route structuring. Supervised warehouse functions by maintaining inventory levels, pricing, rotation and vehicle maintenance. Managing cash deposits daily.

Developed displays and ensured product placement through marketing and proper route structuring. Supervised warehouse functions by maintaining inventory levels, pricing and product rotation.

With over 30 years of DSD experience and 15 years of working closely with buyers and managers of all major Florida grocery chains, ex: Publix, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Wal-Mart

District Sales Manager 2005-2007

Lance Foods, Tampa, FL

Covered local and surrounding counties near Tampa aiding in the sales, distribution and marketing of the Lance product line, working closely with Management and Buyers.

Managed a territory of 19 employees, included in hiring and dismissal of employees.

Ensured product placement through marketing and proper route structuring. Supervised warehouse functions by maintaining inventory levels, pricing, rotation and vehicle maintenance.

Developed displays and ensured product placement through marketing and proper route structuring. Supervised warehouse functions by maintaining inventory levels, pricing and product rotation.

With over 30 years of DSD experience and 15 years of working closely with buyers and managers of all major Florida grocery chains, ex: Publix, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Wal-Mart.

District Sales Manager

2004-2005

CCA Industries, Inc., East Rutherford, NJ

Covered the entire state of Florida; increased sales and the distribution of the CCA product line into a newly formed territory within the Florida market.

Worked closely with Managers/Buyers of chain accounts and owners of small independents to expand sales, including mass market accounts.

Developed displays and ensured product placement through marketing and proper route structuring. Supervised warehouse functions by maintaining inventory levels, pricing and product rotation.

With over 30 years of DSD experience and 15 years of working closely with buyers and managers of all major Florida grocery chains, ex: Publix, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Wal-Mart.

Senior Sales Representative

1999-2004

Australian Gold Inc., Clearwater, FL

Increased sales year over year by at least 15% for leading sun care distributor.

Created and promoted product placements and displays based on customer’s business model.

Organized the participation of Australian Gold in numerous events, such as Taste of Pinellas, Clearwater Beach Fest and Dogwater’s Charity Car Wash.

With over 30 years of DSD experience and 15 years of working closely with buyers and managers of all major Florida grocery chains, ex: Publix, Winn Dixie, Albertsons and Wal-Mart.

Owner / Proprietor

1994-1999

Florida Turf of Pinellas County, Largo, FL

Assumed ownership of an established so and landscaping business and tripled clientele the first year.

Performed all office procedures to ensure a successful business. Including billing, receivables, marketing, procurement and distribution of material goods.

Generated and closed estimates and new prospects. Completed many landscaping design and install for many major companies i.e.: GTE, Lucent, Florida Power and local builders in the area.

References

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