Route Vending Driver

Objective…

To obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my skills, leadership, ability and experience.

Career Accomplishments

Area Sales Representative/Buyer

- Developed and implemented new strategies to increase sales and market share

- Helped a local produce company expand their product line by creating a large-scale frozen bread program

- Performed inventory control, ordering, and purchasing functions

- Negotiated agreements with vendors

- Ensured all deliveries were accurate and on-time

- Performed bi-weekly purchase orders through Dot Foods

- Assisted restaurant owners and chefs with implementing new menu ideas

Area Agency/Sales Manager

- Hired and trained employees

- Supervised, scheduled, and evaluated job assignments for route drivers

Sales/Route Driver

- Managed a bread route consisting of more than 125 customers (one of the highest-ranking company routes) and met all sales objectives

- Acted as a relief driver, and covered 42 different routes throughout northern Ohio

Accomplishments: Expanded 10/10.00 Hostess snack items to a national level.

Professional Experience

American Food & Vending, 2010-2012

- Ohio Vending Supervisor Columbus, Mansfield, Akron areas.

Hostess Brands, 2008-2010

District Sales Manager

Managed union routes throughout central Ohio

- Controlled orders and returns to maximize sales for the area

- Maintained perfect safety performance record on all routes

George Weston Bakeries, 2007-2008

- Served as Territory Manager for Eastern shore area of Maryland

- Handled products for Arnold, Thomas’ Bagels, Thomas’ Muffins, Pitas & Wraps, Weight Watchers, Stroehmanns, and Maiers

- Managed 11 independent operating routes and 20 union routes

- Performed payroll and scheduling functions

- Maintained over 600 grocery and food service accounts

Roth Produce Company, 2006-2007

- Contributed new bakery ideas that helped Sales Department increase new business

- Maintained frozen bread inventory

Mercurio Produce Company, 2004-2006

- Introduced more than 85 new bread products, enabling the company to expand and move

into new markets

- Implemented six bakery vendors with controlled inventory

Orlando Baking Company, 1991-2004

- Managed a staff of 12 drivers with routes across central Ohio

- Consistently achieved or exceeded all annual sales quotas

Education & Certifications References

DOT Certified, clean driving record Grad. Parma Sr. Parma Oh. Available upon request

Contact this candidate