Karen Bowman
Healthcare Sales Specialist at Gordon Food Service - Canada- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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eBusiness Academy Certificate
NestléAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gordon Food Service - Canada
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Canada
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Healthcare Sales Specialist
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Nestlé Professional
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Switzerland
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Territory Sales Representative
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May 2017 - Sep 2020
- managing and maintaining a large account base with emphasis on customer service, business retention, and sales growth - educating customers on product lines - promoting and demonstrating portfolio of products at industry trade shows and regional showcases - working with the field service team to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency - communicating effectively, and building strong business relationships with Distributor partners - managing and maintaining a large account base with emphasis on customer service, business retention, and sales growth - educating customers on product lines - promoting and demonstrating portfolio of products at industry trade shows and regional showcases - working with the field service team to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency - communicating effectively, and building strong business relationships with Distributor partners
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Gordon Food Service
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Healthcare & Hospitality Sales Representative
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Feb 2010 - Oct 2016
- managed a $12 million territory including hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement communities, and non-profit organizations- responsible for territory growth and profitability- coordinated the activities of sites belonging to large local, regional, and national groups- worked closely with Group Purchasing Organizations- advised and educated accounts on product offerings, pricing and availability, online ordering, and menu management
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Territory Sales Representative
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Dec 2007 - Feb 2010
- worked with accounts including: restaurants and pubs, schools, catering companies, and sports and entertainment venues- responsible for territory growth and profitability
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Education
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Queen's University
Bachelor’s Degree