Sales Manager

Jim Arnold **** Flintrock Way, Augusta, GA ***** 765-***-**** **************@*****.***

Qualifications Summary

My past careers have shaped me into the hard-working person I am today. The experience I have gained includes being able to work in a fast-paced environment, organizational skills, communication skills, innovation and technical skills. I am committed to superior customer service. I multi-task effectively. Some of my past experiences are as follows: Mapping of Routes - Work with little to no supervision - Managing others - Meeting sales goals - Computer Operations - Problem Solving - Meeting with buyers and owners to set up promotions and sell branded and private labels – Effective communication skills - Government Bids - Meeting with OEM’s and Buyer\Resellers – Tradeshows – Building team enthusiasm.

Management & Supervision

While working for Atz Ice Cream, Seyferts Potato Chips, and East-Side Deli, I was promoted rapidly from a Route Driver to manager who trained other route drivers and met all sales goals. I met with buyers and owners to sell and set up promotions for branded and private labels. I believe my hard work and ethics allowed me to move rapidly to these positions. I am a fast learner. Customer service skills are superior. I would describe myself as a professional and fast-learner. During my employment with Shannon Enterprises, I increased sales annually. Worked with Contractors, Military Bases, and Distributors to continually increase sales and build a pipe line. I am a great team motivator.

Employment History

Shannon Enterprises: 2014-2018: Regional Sales Manager, effectively manage 12 states and managed 50 plus Distributor Representatives. Increased sales annually. Located and identified areas to save energy by utilizing Insulated Removable and Reusable Blankets. Produced energy surveys and RFQ’s. When required, would Project manage. Extensive travel. During employment I covered 12 states in the southeast, calling on numerous hospitals, colleges, institutions, commercial, industrial and processing sites including government and military locations. The product was an energy savings opportunity with lifetime payback. This would include all phases of energy saving products, energy conservation methods and personal safety. I increased annual sales by the thousands which would include my last year being record year for Southeast closing a $500k plus project at Arnolds Airforce Base in Tennessee. Also just closed a $300K project at Ft Ruckers Airforce base in Alabama. During my time with Shannon, I educated myself in the field of sustainability and the need to look at long term paybacks and lifecycle of investments.

*Petrey Novelty, Inc.: (2008-2014): DSD Routes Sales Representative, effectively run established route delivering to all Circle K’s from Augusta, GA to Charleston, SC. Increased sales. 334-***-****

*Master Distributors:(2005-2008): Responsibilities include but not limited to calling on 75 plus accounts for in house distribution of full line grocery and tobacco, outside sales and distribution, trade show specialist and merchandising. 800-***-****

*Eastside Distribution:(2003-2005): Accomplishments included increasing sales from 47 accounts to 320 accounts, management and training for 3 route drivers. Meet with headquarters to present contracts. DSD 630-***-****

*Wonderbread (1997-2003): Maintained sales and stale quota averaging 40 stops daily. 800-***-****

*Seyfert’s Potato Chips (1992-1997): District Sales Manager, conduct monthly meetings, maintain sales and stale quota, received highest sales award several months per year, report weekly sales numbers, conduct inventory, meet with store managers and headquarters to set promotions for branded and private labels, management and training for 13 route drivers, route rides, interviewing, route construction and reconstruction, maintain plan-o-grams. 800-***-****

*Hoosier Truck Parts (1991-1992): Take orders and deliver parts to route customers. 800-***-****

*Atz Ice Cream (1987-1991): Branch Manager, meet with store managers and headquarters to set promotions for branded and private labels, manage eight route representatives and office personnel. 260-***-****

Education:

East Noble High School, Kendallville, IN

References:

Fred Weiler- 434-***-****

Kevin Coleman 407-***-****

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