Sales Representative Inventory Control

MICHAEL PAYNE

**** * ****** ***, *** Vegas, Nevada 89117 702-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished and goal-driven sales, management, and inventory professional possessing exceptional communication skills. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations to increase efficiency and company profit. Strong background in new business development that enhances market share and revenue base. Solid track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals through strategic planning, business expansion, staff development, inventory control, and project execution.

* Skilled in the development and implementation of cost effective and highly successful marketing and advertising campaigns that consist of brochures, print advertisements and coupons.

* Excellent qualifications in team training and development that produce solid increases in sales and profitability.

* Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Cims, POS, OPS Suite and SAP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOON VALLEY NURSERY – Las Vegas, NV 2010 - 2024

Inventory Control and Sales Representative-

* Generated & maintained new accounts resulting in increased sales, assisted in training sales reps in customer service. Developed relationships with vendors to promote product awareness, set up displays; brought in new product resulting in increased customer satisfaction and referrals. Managed all store inventory processes.

7UP RC BOTTLING GROUP - Las Vegas, NV 2000 - 2010

Inventory Coordinator/Warehouse Supervisor

* Promoted from Sales representative to Inventory Coordinator by this beverage bottling group to manage all aspects of inventory handling. Position entailed calculating inventory adjustments, processing purchases, shipping/receiving, handling data entry and management such as wasted products and inventory transfers, generating inventory reports, researching inventory shortages and overages, performing physical inventory counts and audits and supervising a staff of three.

* Maximized production capabilities, which led to consistently achieving sales volume goals.

CROCKETTS WHOLESALE NURSERY - Houston, TX 1999 - 2000

General Manager/Sales Representative

* Promoted nursery success by developing retailer accounts, establishing marketing strategies, capturing new business and opening new territories.

* Delivered effective account management, negotiating sales agreements, coordinating deliveries and assisting with setting inventory levels and product pricing.

* Fostered company growth by selecting, training and managing sales representatives; trained the sales team in effective customer service, product line, contract negotiations, merchandising and inventory management.

MAITA DISTRIBUTIONS - Redwood City, CA 1998 - 1999

Sales Representative/Route Manager

* Promoted product sales by securing and managing retail accounts with grocery stores, independent convenience stores and liquor stores through delivery of high-impact client presentations.

* Presented co-operative marketing programs and presented profit margin returns based on sales volumes and quantity discounts.

* Orchestrated the development of new accounts, negotiating sales Pastries agreements, setting up accounts, determining inventory levels and requirements and managing rebate programs.

* Exemplary job performance resulted in ranking in the Top Five sales representatives month after month.

LUCKY'S GROCERY STORES - Redwood City, CA 1996 - 1998

Store Merchandiser

* Responsible for directing the merchandising of the liquor and bread departments, which involved negotiating purchase orders with vendors, securing quantity discounts and creating co-operative advertising promotions.

* Developed merchandising strategies based on space allocation and profit margins, product inventory and sales agreements.

* Utilize effective creative skills to develop award winning store displays.

THE SAW MILL - Redwood City, CA 1994 – 1996

Store Manager/Sales

* Brought on to manage a team of five charged with all aspects of daily retail store operations that included customer relations, deliveries and driver routing, warranty claims, accounting and bookkeeping.

* Identified significant inefficiencies in delivery system and conducted comprehensive research that optimized the system and minimized costs.

EDUCATION

DeAnza Community College; San Jose, CA; Miramar College, San Diego, CA

Courses in General Studies, Sociology and Art History

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