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Mike Pluska

Regional Operations at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Nestlé Coffee Partners</span>
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Seasoned retail and sales professional with 20+ years of experience driving profitability and managing account bases.
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Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, US
Languages
  • English -
Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Retail
  • Management
  • Merchandising
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Mike Pluska is a seasoned retail and sales professional with 20+ years of experience in managing account bases, developing sales plans, and driving profitability. He has a strong background in customer service, team building, and inventory management. Mike holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and a Graduate Certificate in Supervisory Studies from Cornell University.

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Experience

  • Nestlé Coffee Partners
    • Regional Operations
      • Jan 2012 - Present
  • Starbucks
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
    • Regional Operations
      • Jan 2012 - Present
      • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

      Account management, vendor management, sales, training. Manage an account base of over 200 outlets within the Southeastern US. Develop and manage new business installation plans within a geographic area. Maintain strong relationships with key decision makers. Analyze opportunities and develop cus...

  • Starbucks Coffee Company
    • Account Services Manager
      • Mar 2005 - Jan 2012

      Manage a multi-state territory of existing foodservice customers. Develop sales plans to ensure sales and profitability targets are exceeded. Coordinate and execute new account installation, training and opening.

    • Territory Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Mar 2005

      Increase territory sales and profitability through new account sales and development. Develop, present, and negotiate the recommended portfolio of product, equipment, and merchandising solutions with accounts ensuring standards of brand and profitability are achieved. Develop relationships with key decision makers.

  • Kraft Foods Group
    • Customer Category Manager
      • Oct 1998 - Oct 2000

      Manage product categories within two regional grocery chains. Forecast sales. Develop promotional plans. Present and implement advertising programs and merchandising. Manage pricing. Develop and implement grocery store category Plan-O-Grams to maximize sales.

  • United States Marine Corps
    • Worldwide
    • Captain, Pilot
      • 1990 - 1998
      • Worldwide

      Combat Decorated Veteran. Naval Aviator, CH46E Helicopter. Certifications: Private Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Instrument, Commercial. Served in Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope/United Shield in Somalia. 8 awards & medals.

Education

  • 1987 - 1990
    University of Washington
  • Cornell University

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