Results-driven Customer Account Manager with a proven track record in revenue growth and trade management. Expertise in customer engagement and strategic account planning, contributing to multi-million dollar accounts for Nestle.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Account Manager
Nestle USA
Scottsville, KY
07.2015 - Current
Managed accounts and exceeded sales goals for a significant number of retailers. (Albertson's/Safeway, AWG, Aldi, Lidl, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Save-A-Lot, Big Lots & Grocery Outlet)
Sold products in many different categories (Beverage, Global Culinary Kitchen, Nutrition, Pizza/Snacking/Prepared Meals, Ice Cream & Confections)
Developed strategic account plans to align with retailer objectives and Nestle's sales and trade management goals.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration regularly between Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Commerical Development and Customer Service.
Built our businesses from the ground up at both Aldi and Lidl by utilizing both branded and private label opportunities that eventually led to making them multi-million dollar accounts.
Retail Sales Representative
Nestle USA
Scottsville, KY
07.2006 - 06.2015
Engaged customers through product knowledge and personalized service while consistently meeting sales goals for the company.
Managed a large advertising group within the AWG account as well as indirect buying customers in the Nashville market
Trained new sales associates regularly all across the country.
Maintained inventory accuracy using POS systems and conducted regular stock audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Marketing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2006
Skills
Customer engagement
Sales negotiations
Product knowledge
Sales forecasting
Revenue growth
Analytical skills
Timeline
Customer Account Manager
Nestle USA
07.2015 - Current
Retail Sales Representative
Nestle USA
07.2006 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management & Marketing