Steven Michael “Mike” Vasquez
add4pf@r.postjobfree.com
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Education
Bachelors of Science in Management
University of Phoenix
Graduation Date – July 2009
Advanced Masters Certification in Quality and Regulatory Affairs
San Diego State University
Received - 2007
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position which will require me to utilize my management skills, convincing power and capabilities in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS
Utilize appropriate resources, time-management and organizational skills to increase productivity and meet deadlines.
Work effectively with Sr. Management and international organizations in high pressure situations.
Quick learner, flexible, able to work independently on projects.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Software Proficient (i.e. Microsoft Word, SalesForce, Excel and Powerpoint)
EXPERIENCE
Territory Manager July 2019 - Present
Kerry Foods, Beloit, WI (Sales Territory - Los Angeles)
Follow up on leads through distributor sales representatives, Multi-Unit Account Managers as well as
networking.
Participate in distributor sales meetings by educating and performing demonstrations on Kerry products.
Work with major distributors to minimize out of stock issues.
Development and successful implementation of marketing programs within existing and new end-user accounts.
Represent and sell in brands – Island Oasis, Big Train, DaVinci Syrups, Oregon Chai, Golden Dipt and Plantfare.
Perform cold calls for prospective new accounts tied to corporate initiatives to generate sales and grow territory.
Utilize market trend data, consumer insights, & regional field intelligence to secure new product placement and increased usage velocity within food service operators.
Market Development Manager October 2016 – March 2019
Coca Cola, Sylmar, CA
Develop, maintain and grow On Premise and CSD account volume and gross profit within an assigned territory
responsible for account development and retention, new account acquisition and face to face order taking within the confined geography
Execute and close sales calls, focused on value-added selling activities in specified accounts
Manage appropriate store inventory levels. - Support contract renewal negotiations as requested
Ensure assets meet minimum performance requirements and develop a plan of action for those assets generating zero or low volume
Prospect to generate quality new business
Sell in appropriate equipment to accounts, such as fountains and coolers
Work with Great American Beverage Company for fountain surveys and equipment installations
Negotiate Powerade and water programs for High Schools
Account Manager March 2015 –2016
Coca Cola, Ventura, CA
Execute and close all sales calls
Sell in incremental displays and equipment placements
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and maintain company assets and point of sale
Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising
Ensure each account is within compliance of contract and pricing
Top performer in all sales incentives
Employee of the month February 2016
Sales Representative October 2013 –March 2015
Rockstar Energy Drink, Ventura, CA
Visit and sell into small and large format accounts on a daily basis
Maintain and sell into local Military channels
Attend and participate in weekly distribution meetings
Build and execute displays
Execute high levels of equipment placements
Lead new product launch meetings
Focused on expanding energy space where available and closing all voids
Have placed 1st in Rockstar incentives
Awarded out-of-cycle incentives for executing high level sales
Ranked within the top fifteen sales representatives in the Nation
Ranked within the top five in the West region
Officer, Associate Vendor Manager (Attorney Network Firm) July 2011 – October 2013
Bank of America Corporation, Simi Valley, CA
Responsible for all file transfers within the Attorney Network Firm.
Resolve client/attorney issues accurately and efficiently in order to meet deadlines.
Responsible for running multiple reports in excel on a daily/weekly basis and providing feedback to management regarding the results
Point of contact for the implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) for those attorney firms that currently do not have email to email server security.
Work with multiple business units such as Pre-Sale foreclosure, Post-Sale foreclosure and Bankruptcy to make sure files are accurate in order to transfer to attorney.
Managed staff to adhere to multiple Attorney Firms within the network
.