David Carver
**** ******* ***** **** • Marietta, GA 30064
Phone 678-***-**** • E-mail *********@*****.***
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Summary of qualifications
** ***** ** ********* sales and marketing experience as a valued professional with a proven track record in:
* Negotiations * Training
* Customer Relationship Management * New Account Development
* Presentation * Product Development
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Professional experience
Designs Limited, Atlanta, Ga. June 2011-Present
Sales Representative
Managing accounts within the metro area to insure customer service and inventory needs are upheld.
● Responsible for managing existing accounts and cold calling on new accounts to increase overall sales
● Make presentations to new and existing customers to show a wide range of products to keep up with changing trends in the market.
● Make sure all deliveries are made and all products are merchandised in order to maximize overall sales.
● Set up and merchandise booths at trade shows and special events to extend our portfolio to possible new leads and territories.
Atlanta, Beverage Co., Marietta Branch, Marietta, GA. Jan 1997 – May 2011
On- Premise Area Sales Manager
Led and created opportunities for a team of professionals responsible for selling, distributing, and maintaining positive sales for the Yuengling and Anheuser-Busch portfolio.
• Responsible for the development of my employees and managing the largest on premise territory in the company.
• Ensuring that customer service is top priority in all situations.
• Responsible for setting up new accounts with marketing strategies to ensure that our products are presented as the leader in the industry.
• Organizing daily strategies with my account managers, draught drivers and sales manager.
On Premise Account Manager
Managed accounts such as restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the Atlanta Metro Area.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory, increasing sales/distribution in 200 accounts.
• Maintained contemporary marketing point of sale to increase visibility and brand awareness.
• Upheld Anheuser-Busch freshness standards by controlling inventory and rotation of products.
• Conducted direct consumer marketing and promotional activities in key accounts.
• Increased sales volume by 8% within designated territory.
Off-Premise Account Manager
Managed chain accounts such as Publix, Kroger, Winn Dixie, and Quiktrip, along with independent accounts.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory and increasing sales/distribution in 72 accounts.
• Met with store managers to review weekly sales in an effort to increase volume.
• Arranged display locations and shelf space allocation to increase brand visibility and prevent out of stocks.
• Upheld Anheuser-Busch freshness standards by controlling inventory and rotation of products.
*References and education available upon request