David S. Myers
San Tan Valley AZ, 85143
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Employment History
Chuck Best & Assoc. 2010-Present
Contract work in the grocery industry
Territory Sales Manager 2009-2010
L5S Outfitters Livestock, Equine and Pet Supply
1. Set up, marketed, and aligned supply contacts for retail/distributor outlet in Cottonwood AZ
2. Sales calls for livestock and pet supply covering all of AZ
3. Worked with Arizona Cattle Growers, Yavapai Cattle Growers, and several equine groups to promote company products in Phoenix area and northern AZ
4. Also covered marketing, cold calls, and prospecting for distribution lines
Western Division Territory Sales Manager 2006-2009
Greenfiber Insulation Manufacturer and Distributor
1. Directly responsible for about 275 retail accounts in 5 states
2. Primarily dealing with big box stores(Home Depot and Lowes) as well as several independent retailers
3. Accountable for product sales, product placement, special events, end caps, and special displays
4. Emphasis on store employee and end user training (I was also used for training retail outlets nationwide)
5. In the slow market of 2008, I was able to increase our sales in my region by 65% and double sales in Arizona
Territory Sales 2003-2006
Lee Mar Pet Supply Pet Supply Manufacturer and Distributor
1. Weekly and bi-weekly sales calls to independent pet and feed stores in western and northern Arizona
2. Worked with business owners to increase market share, train in product knowledge, keep stores up to date on current market trends, and regulation of store inventory
National Supervisor/ TSM 2002-2003
Tay Mac Corporation Manufacturer of Electrical Products
1. Supervision of sales and merchandising for 170 Home Depot stores in 10 states in the S.E.
2. Management of 35-70 merchandising employees
3. Worked with store management to increase sales, train employees in product knowledge, sell and set up special displays and events for product promotions
Account Manager 2000-2002
White Mountain Bait and Tackle Outdoor Product Distributor
1. Management of 50-70 accounts in AZ and NV ranging from independent to mass retailers
2. Accountable for sales and Merchandising
3. Increased sales by 60-80% in two markets
Account Manager 1990-2000
Sunland Pet Supply Pet Supply Distributor
1. Management of 60-100 accounts in five states, both independent and national chain stores(Petsmart, Pet Food Superstore)
2. Increased market share in seven territories
3. Trained new sales people