Account Manager/ Sales Manager
Resume:
John E Caldwell
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Objective
To find a well capitalized company in the food or sales industry to contribute to the company’s growth utilizing my experience and extensive sales network throughout all areas of the business.
Professional Profile
Highly motivated professional with 20+ years of experience in the food industry ranging from distribution to hospitality to front-end grocery sales.
Efficient professional with valuable ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Vast technical bakery knowledge with “hands on” culinary experience.
Team player with proven success in aiding and growing manufacturers’ goals.
Conscientious decision maker who works well in a team environment.
Vital Industry experience includes but is not limited to:
Channel Knowledge Sales/Marketing Mgmt Product Knowledge
Financial/Deduction Mgmt Key Account Management Production Planning
Treat & LaDuke / Spectrum Food Service Associates, Liverpool, NY 1996-2008
o Trusted professional by senior management.
o Account Executive with direct responsibility for managing all aspects of sales, distribution, promotion planning, market funds, communications, deduction management, as well as extensive technical knowledge of products.
o Directly responsible for 10 distributors and numerous key accounts.
o Sustained 10+% growth year over year throughout majority of tenure.
o Pioneered hundreds of “new” items into Distribution channels.
Pezrow Food Brokers, Liverpool, NY 1987-1996
o Director of Bakery / Deli department
o Bakery Technician directly responsible for baking products and training store personnel during Grand openings of new grocery stores.
o Developed and implemented training programs for new products and new item placements.
o Responsible for all bakery and deli sales.
Previous employment experience includes:
Sheraton Hotel, Syracuse, NY
o Prep/Cook and Baker
Wegmans Food Markets, Syracuse, NY
o Nine years experience with proven track record of promotion, from Bakery to Front End Management.
References available upon request
John E. Caldwell
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