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BRAD M. YOURGLICH

La Mesa, CA ***** 619-***-**** *******************@*****.***

ROUTE SALES MERCHANDISER & REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE SALES GROWTH INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Summary of Qualifications

• An experienced Route Sales Merchandiser and Representative with a proven track record of launching new products and building brand awareness for Keurig Dr Pepper, Frito Lay, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Sara Lee, Anheuser-Busch, and Jumbo Foods.

• Skilled in managing routes, executing promotional efforts, and optimizing product displays to enhance visibility and sales.

• Expertise in On-Premise and Off-Premise beverage sales backed by a history of dependability, achievement, and loyalty.

• Holds a Class 'C' Driver's License with a 100% safety record and a clean DMV history. Areas of Expertise

KEY SKILLS: Route Sales Merchandising Product Placement Retail Sales Product Promotions Route Optimization Delivery Operations Territory Management Order Fulfillment Relationship Building Product Restocking Client Satisfaction Point of Sale Displays Brand Representation Product Knowledge Time Management TECHNOLOGY: iVend Handheld Devices Portable Data Terminal Prompt Ordering System Professional Experience

ROUTE SALES MERCHANDISER 2023 – Present

Keurig Dr Pepper San Diego, CA

Merchandise Dr Pepper beverages and associated brands (Canada Dry, Squirt, Sunkist, Snapple, 7-Up, A&W) across 8 high-volume grocery stores daily, including Northgate Market, CVS, Target, Vons, Food 4 Less, Walmart, Ralphs, and Albertsons.

• Stock and replenish shelves to ensure products are fully displayed and organized according to store planograms.

• Build end caps and promotional displays to maximize product visibility and increase sales.

• Maintain precise inventory control by regularly conducting product counts to ensure accurate stock levels.

• Utilize pallet jacks to safely transport products from the backroom to the sales floor.

• Collaborate with store management and department staff to plan and execute merchandising strategies.

• Maintain an excellent attendance record, demonstrating reliability and commitment to the job. ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2016 – 2023

Bimbo/Oroweat Bakery, Inc. San Diego, CA

Delivered and stocked baked goods to high-volume grocery stores throughout the San Diego area. Operated a 24’ Route Truck and 28’ Box Truck. Represented multiple product brands, including Bimbo, Oroweat, Entenmann’s, Boboli, Eureka Organics, Francisco, and Thomas Muffins.

• Serviced Costco, Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons, Stater Brothers, Smart & Final, Sprouts, and Target daily.

• Performed all merchandising and inventory management.

• Removed products in FIFO methods and executed display tables.

• Inventoried all items into handheld computer for order writing to the plant.

• Participated in the Bimbo Global Energy Charity 10K race; finished 1st in age class. ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2007 – 2016

Canteen Vending, Inc. Garden Grove, CA & Seattle, WA Owned accountability for vending machine accounts throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Marketed food and beverage products for companies including Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Frito Lay, Hershey, Mars, Kellogg’s and Famous Amos. Ensured vending machines were always properly filled to par and planograms at schools, businesses and hospitals, including key accounts such as Boeing, FedEx, UPS, USC, UCLA Medical Center, and Cerritos College.

• Reviewed daily printouts on the iVend inventory system and planned daily routes. YOURGLICH PAGE 2

• Utilized pallet jacks to pull products from the company warehouse and loaded merchandise onto a 15’ refrigerated truck.

• Maintained a 100% safety record and recorded zero sick days for 2 straight years. ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2005 – 2007

Jumbo Foods, Inc. Mukilteo, WA

Marketed sandwiches, jerky, and pastries to convenience stores, military bases, and commissaries throughout the Western United States. Inventoried all product categories and inputted orders into a handheld system. Planned routes to effectively service 15 to 18 stops daily. Operated a hydraulic pallet jack to load products from the warehouse onto a 30’ refrigerated truck.

• Collaborated closely with store managers to coordinate deliveries.

• Handled category placement, merchandising, and space-to-sales sectional ordering.

• Significantly improved the company’s CSI (Customer Service Index).

• Scored 100% on inspections and audits while maintaining a 100% safety record. ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE 2000 – 2005

American Linen Supply Company, Inc. Tacoma, WA

Transported uniforms, towels, and table clothes to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and institutional food accounts throughout Tacoma. Performed all route planning and truck loadings.

• Increased weekly route volume from $9K to $14K by up-selling new services to existing clients.

• Operated a 24’ Step Route Truck in all kinds of weather and road conditions. ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND MERCHANDISER 2000 – 2002 Sara Lee Company, Inc. Seattle, WA

Executed a weekend sales route for this major food company while simultaneously working on a full time basis for American Linen Supply. Delivered Sara Lee bread and bagels to major grocery chains and independent stores throughout Seattle.

• Serviced major clients including Vons/Safeway, Kroger, Fred Meyer, and Albertsons.

• Downloaded orders using handheld devices that synchronized with internal corporate systems and grocery store systems.

• Minimized stales by adjusting deliveries to accommodate differences in seasonal ordering. Additional Experience

ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE AND MERCHANDISER Frito Lay, Inc. – Everett, WA ROUTE SALES REPRESENTATIVE Hartz Mountain Corporation – Seattle, WA MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE Anheuser-Busch Corporation – Seattle, WA TERRITORY MANAGER Witt Company, Inc. – Seattle, WA Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Western Washington University – Bellingham, WA MULTIPLE SEMINARS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, NEW PRODUCTS, SAFETY, POINT OF SALE VALUE & NEEDS FOR CUSTOMERS, & MERCHANDISING Licenses

CLASS “C” DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH CLEAN DMV RECORD

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