Christopher Batten Kenly, NC ***** 252-***-****
adjuzw@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Contribute to the employer’s success and serve others with a strong work ethic and commitment while utilizing knowledge and education obtained along with the application of practical experiences, while also achieving employee excellence and success.
Skills and Certifications
Capable of working quickly and accurately under pressure to successfully meet deadlines
Able to analyze and solve problems
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Experienced in supervising employees, purchasing and forecasting
Skilled in providing administrative/clerical support, including handling confidential information
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Experienced in meeting planning and travel arrangements
Certification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, September 2004
Certification in Windows 2000/XP/2005, September 2004
Certification in Forklift Safety and Driving, September 2004
Professional Experience
Territory Manager- Ararat Imports
Raleigh, NC — October 2018 to Present
Manage accounts from Raleigh throughout eastern North Carolina ensuring product placement and company profitability
Knowledge of imported wine and craft beers
Stay up to date on trending products for promotion
Customer visits to ensure satisfaction and work towards gaining more opportunities for other product placements
Cold calling/visiting to new possible clients to build rapport and business relationships
Sales Representative- Anheuser-Busch
Goldsboro, NC – January 2017 – October 2018
Extensive experience working with on premise, convenience and grocery stores
Maintaining promotional materials and competitive pricing while keeping rebate information current
Forecasting for the upcoming needs of the accounts being serviced ensuring adequate inventory
Selling in additional promotional items and new products and taps to the customers
National Sales and Marketing Manager- TYM Tractors
Wilson, NC- January 2017 - July 2016
Monitor sales for the United States and Canada while tracking buying trends
Produce AEM reports to verify data that assisted in analysis of trends
Analyze territory manager’s new dealers for credit worthiness and worked with lending companies to allow for credit approvals
Verify and approve expenses for territory managers throughout the continent (USA and Canada)
Prepared advertising materials by working towards the production of new commercials
Prepared travel arrangements for dealers and Corporate management
Presented product line to new dealers to secure product placement in their facilities to increase potential for their and our profitability
General Manager-Precision Tune Auto Care
Greenville, NC –February 2014 – June 2016
Supervise technicians and ensure they follow company standards and ethical practices
Schedule work for each technician
Track sales goals for individual stores and the district
Up sell additional parts and services to customer to meet company goals
Accomplishment: increased district ranking from #15 to #2 under my leadership
Store Manager- Mr. Tire
Wilson, NC- March 2011 - February 2014
Supervise technicians and ensure they follow company standards and ethical practices
Schedule work for each technician
Track sales goals for individual stores and the district
Up sell additional parts and services to customer to meet company goals.
Accomplishment: increased district ranking to #1 under my leadership
Education
Bachelor of Science: Business Management
Axia College, University of Phoenix
Raleigh, NC