EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

JAN **** - JAN ****

Buyer/ Sales, Harvest Sherwood Foods, Atlanta Ga

• Head seafood buyer responsible for purchasing, sales, inventory control, and freight at Harvest Sherwood Foods.• Successfully managed pricing, ad planning, and inventory control.• Increased margins year over year while maintaining budget.• Demonstrated expertise in sales and merchandising.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with seafood suppliers to ensure the availability of high-quality products at competitive prices.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with seafood suppliers to ensure reliable and high-quality product sourcing Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement effective sales strategies and promotions Negotiate pricing and terms with seafood suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement of high-quality products. JAN 2016 - JAN 2023

National Sales Manager, Seafood Sales& Service, Jacksonville

• Developed and implemented sales strategies to expand market share and achieve revenue goals for seafood products in the Seafood/retail market.

• Increased sales by 20% year over year while maintaining gross margins.

• Oversaw all staff pricing and training.

Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts in the seafood industry to drive sales growth Identify and evaluate potential market opportunities for seafood products in the Seafood/retail market Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and potential threats in the seafood industry Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns for new seafood products 1987 - JAN 2016

Meat Director, Quality Foods, Commerce Fa

• Successfully operated 9 stores in the Grocery market

• Duties included meat processing, ad writing, merchandising, and inventory management

• Responsible for ad planning and hiring staff

Implement and maintain food safety regulations and standards in meat department to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

SKILLS

Supply Chain Management Vendor Management

Inventory Management Negotiation

Market Analysis Forecasting

Relationship Building

EDUCATION

1989 - MAR 1991

Animal Science, UGA, Athens Ga

272 Amy Clegg Drive, Gray, 31032

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KEITH STANDARD

BUYER/SALES

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Buyer/Sales professional with 6+ years of experience at Harvest Sherwood Foods, demonstrating a track record of successful purchasing, sales, and inventory control. Proven skills in supply chain management, vendor management, and negotiation, along with a strong ability to analyze market trends for forecasting. Recognized for building and maintaining positive relationships with seafood suppliers, ensuring the availability of high-quality products at competitive prices. Committed to continually increasing margins while maintaining budget.

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