RON WATERS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at UniFirst Corp., adept in B2B sales and CRM proficiency. Excelled in territory development and relationship cultivation, driving significant account growth. Skilled in leveraging consultative sales approaches and analytical problem-solving to exceed targets. A motivated team player, known for a goal-oriented mindset and exceptional multitasking abilities.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
SKILLS
• Sales Strategies
• B2B Sales
• CRM and Salesforce proficiency
• Consultative Sales Approach
• Analytical problem solver
• Relationship cultivation
• Territory Development
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Account Management
• Goal-Oriented
• Motivated Team Player
• Multitasking ability
EXPERIENCE
OUTSIDE SALES REP June 2023 - Present
UniFirst Corp., Pontiac
• Selling uniforms and managed workwear programs, PPE, and facility services
• Developing new accounts by relentlessly prospecting TERRITORY MANAGER July 2022 -May 2023
Old Pal Cannabis Michigan
• Sold prepacked flower to dispensaries throughout Michigan
• Worked directly with growers and regional distributors to develop the territory.
OUTSIDE SALES / ACCOUNT MANAGER Jan. 2018 – Mar. 2021 C4 Distro, Costa Mesa
• Sold vapes, concentrates, flower and wellness products to dispensaries in southern CA
• Partnered with retailers to provide marketing support and set up promotional events.
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Dec. 2014 – Dec. 2017
Used Cardboard Boxes, Inc., CA
• Sold boxes and super sacks to recycling companies, manufacturers, retail distribution centers, food banks and the thrift industry
• Developed a top producing territory by cultivating leads, networking and industry research.
REGIONAL SALES REP / INSIDE SALES July 2011 – Nov. 2014 Simco Foods, Inc., CA
• Sold truckload volumes of retail pack food/ beverage to grocery, food bank, dollar, convenience stores and exporters
• Sourced products, negotiated pricing with vendor accounts
• Managed transportation, logistics and invoicing through the entire sales process.
OUTSIDE SALES REP Jan. 2007 – Mar. 2011
Vivion, Inc., CA
• Sold chemicals and raw materials to various industrial manufacturers in southern CA.