Experience

Doll Distributing, LLC

• Reset Manager

  • May 2016 - Present

• Iowa State Fair Coordinator for Doll Distributing

  • Jan 2018 - Present

• District Sales Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2016

  Manage $1.5 Million case sales territory which includes 316 accounts. I am directly in charge of 7 Account Managers, 14 drivers and 3 relief personnel. I effectively manage day to day operations of these employees. I oversee all aspect of these employees including, but not limited to: maintain high quality customer service, improving service efficiencies by rerouting territories, communicate company goals and policies, building brand awareness through promotions, placements and incentives. I ride with each Account Manager at least once per month and drivers at least 1 per quarter. I make monthly sales call on several key decision makers in and around the Des Moines area. My duties include selling in new items, managing shelf space, suggesting monthly promotions, execute pricing strategies to gain additional sales and effectively communicate activities to Account Manager to maintain and execute accomplishments. I have the ability to analyze sales data and relay information to account or sales manager. Show less

• Account Manager

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2008

  Manage 160,000 case sales territory. I was responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and product rotation in assigned territory. Responsible for new product placement, displays and shelf space management. I proactively monitored all competitive activity and reported to Team Leader. I have the ability to analyze sales data and related reports to present to retailers. I effectively managed close/out dated products and breakage. Managed 1 delivery driver on day to day operations and communicated any activities to be accomplished. Show less



Fred Nesbit Dist

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing

• Territory Manager/Driver

  • Dec 1998 - Feb 2001

  Manage 160,000 case sales territory. I was responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and product rotation in assigned territory. Responsible for new product placement, displays and shelf space management. I proactively monitored all competitive activity and reported to Team Leader. I have the ability to analyze sales data and related reports to present to retailers. I effectively managed close/out dated products and breakage. I established good customer service and reliability work ethic. Show less



Iowa Beverage Systems

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Manager/Driver

  • Jun 1997 - Dec 1998

  I was responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and product rotation in assigned territory. Responsible for new product placement, displays and shelf space management. I proactively monitored all competitive activity and reported to Team Leader. I effectively managed close/out dated products and breakage. I established good customer service and reliability work ethic. Show less



The Dallas Morning News

• Information Services

• Independent Contractor

  • Mar 1996 - Jun 1997

  I was responsible for distribution and sales of newspapers in a defined exclusive market. I handled all sales, customer service, and logistics for my area. I monitored all sales activity, maintained proper inventories, collected payment from each customer and sold door to door gaining new box and rack placements. I handled all grocery stores, convenience store and box locations within my designated area. I managed 3 part-time people to handle the larger volume weekends. Show less