Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Development Lead
Campbells Snacks
St. Louis
02.2001 - Current
Currently overseeing 30 independent operators: Snyder-Lance Snacks, Pepperidge Farm Snacks, and Pepperidge Farm Bakery.
From July 2022 to January 2025, I was Sales Manager for the Pre-Sell Grocery/Mass division for the St. Louis Market, which I oversaw, had 1 Merchandising Manager, 12 Sales Reps, and 24 Merchandisers.
From 2019 to 2022, I oversaw 25 to 30 independent operators for Snyder's-Lance Snacks, Pepperidge Farm Snacks, and Pepperidge Farm Bakery.
From 2011 to 2019, I oversaw 16 Independent operators for Snyder-Lance Snacks
From 2001 to 2010, I oversaw 17 Company Route Sales Reps for Snyders of Hanover in St. Louis.
Sales Representative
H.W. Herrell Distributing
Imperial
02.1998 - 01.2001
Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
District Sales Manager
Guys Foods
St. Louis
02.1996 - 02.1998
Managed a team of sales representatives and provided training, coaching and mentoring to ensure optimal performance.
Supported individual representative performance goals and division benchmarks to maximize sales performance.
Serviced large accounts, working to expand business reach and leveraging network connections to penetrate new accounts.
Assessed employee performance through regular reviews and documented any areas needing improvement or development.
District Sales Manager
Eagle Snacks
St Louis
06.1988 - 02.1996
Developed budgets for each store in the district based on projected revenue goals.
Managed a team of sales representatives and provided training, coaching and mentoring to ensure optimal performance.
Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
Supported individual representative performance goals and division benchmarks to maximize sales performance.
Created incentive programs to motivate sales teams to exceed quotas.
Assessed employee performance through regular reviews and documented any areas needing improvement or development.
Warehouse Manager/Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
St Louis
07.1980 - 06.1988
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
Planned and implemented efficient warehousing systems for incoming and outgoing goods.
Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability, and performance of assigned territory.
Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
Resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services.
Delivered product to customers in a safe and courteous manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakville Senior High School
St Louis, MO
06-1980
Skills
Market analysis
Sales strategy
Inventory management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Sales forecasting
Employee training
Project management
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Problem solving
Multitasking
Team management
Dependable and responsible
Microsoft Word
Verbal communication
Data analysis
Accomplishments
Snyder's Lance Employee of the Year St. Louis Division 2011