Sales Manager Account Executive

John Jehle

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Nixa MO, *****

417-***-**** (M)

email: *******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

Christian Associates Thrift Stores April 2021 - Present

Nixa and Branson West, Missouri

Store Manager

Manage 2 Thrift Stores in Southwest Missouri. Insure all operational practices are

maintained at both Thrift Stores, including adding workers to provide services for the company, while reducing workers that have not properly provided services for the company. Train employees in the operation of the Thrift Stores, including opening and closing of the store, including cash drawers and deposits, product intake, sorting, processing, store merchandising, re-stocking and cash wrap operations. Interact with the public, accept donations and assist customers. Greet customers and assisting with purchases, ringing sales on cash register. Assist in cleaning, pricing, and the displaying of merchandise. Keep work areas stocked with supplies and necessary equipment, and help to maintain a clean, attractive, and safe work environment throughout the Stores. Adhere to all Christian Associates policies and procedures.

Both Stores Increased Net Sales by over 20% in 2022

Combined Net Sales of over $1 million Dollars 2022

Mars/Wrigley Confectionary May 2018 - February 2021

Springfield, Missouri

Territory Sales Manager

Sell in company’s strategy to Key Decision Makers using fact-based tools and technology. These include priority, new item and incremental distribution, recommended shelving objectives and planograms, and incremental displays both permanent and temporary. Decide, customize, and implement advanced selling tools and fact-based selling strategies to achieve orders and sustainable results resulting in increased share and gross sales for the company and the customer.

Sell in distribution, shelving and displays in C-store channel. Where applicable, sell in contracts which will support delivery of the distribution, shelving, and merchandising objectives. Enforce compliance throughout the year by providing business updates to the store decision makers. Execute trade and/or product payment commitment.

SAS Retail Services/Advantage Solutions August 2011 - May 2018

Springfield, Missouri

Retail Supervisor

Retail Supervisor of SAS Retail Services/Advantage Solutions, representing Mars/Wrigley in 83 Walmart stores. Manage a Team of 10 employees, in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Illinois. Ensure the achievement of in-store retail excellence goals by building goodwill with the trade and Clients, manage new item placement, and completion of all retail projects. Make sure employees are increasing brand representation and effectiveness by establishing and maintaining trade and Client relationships and by conducting Client work with appointments. Oversee budgeting and expense control with the goal of coming in under budget and having excellent control of expenses. Duties include hiring, training, coaching, guiding, directing, and developing direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources.

McLeodUSA January 1997 – August 2011

Overland Park, Kansas

Manager of Account Managers

Managed 11 employees, within 4 different markets, who were responsible for maintaining existing accounts, by growing long-term relationships. Viewed as a subject matter expert in telephony and act as a point of contact for many different departments in many markets. Obtained and managed high level accounts in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Assessed client needs and recommended appropriate products or modifications. Developed a solid reputation for upholding high ethical standards and realizing Corporate goals and objectives.

EDUCATION

Southwest Missouri State University

Springfield, Missouri

BS Education/Social Studies

Lifetime Missouri Teaching Certificate, Grades 7 - 12

REFERENCES

Julie Knouse – Dallas Texas – 210-***-****

Kevin Bright - Ozark Missouri – 417-***-****

Luke Harding – Springfield Missouri – 417-***-****

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