Parker Townsend
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Coca Cola Consolidated, adept in account management and fostering client relationships. Excelled in boosting sales growth through strategic product placement and inventory management. Skilled in brand representation, demonstrating exceptional product knowledge and category management. Achieved significant market share expansion, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist
Coca Cola Consolidated
08.2024 - Current
- Organized product displays to attract customer attention and boost sales.
- Rotated stock on a regular basis to maintain freshness and availability.
- Built strong relationships with retail partners, ensuring optimal product placement.
- Assisted in developing promotional strategies to increase brand visibility.
- Conducted inventory checks to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandising strategies with sales targets.
- Supported sales initiatives by aligning merchandising efforts with promotional campaigns.
- Increased customer retention by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining strong business relationships.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess execution of merchandising plans and provide support as needed for retail partners.
- Enhanced store presentation standards through consistent execution of visual merchandising guidelines.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from stores.
Sales Account Manager
Coca Cola Consolidated
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring each client received personalized attention and support.
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sale and service agreements.
- Built customer relationships.
- Managed portfolio of est. 90 accounts.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, and availability.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to expand market share within the assigned territory.
- Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Negotiated contracts with favorable terms for both the company and clients, driving mutual success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of products.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Beer Sales
Coastal Beverage Company
01.2012 - 02.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Appliance Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Delivered packages promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Improved delivery efficiency by planning optimal routes.
- Maintained vehicle in top condition for reliable delivery services.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to facilitate timely delivery.
- Resolved delivery issues, enhancing company reputation with quick problem-solving.
- Verified delivery information to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by adhering to delivery schedules.
- Navigated various routes effectively to meet delivery deadlines.
- Improved delivery accuracy with careful attention to detail.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize delivery processes.
- Delivered exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced route efficiency with strategic planning.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
- Maintained clean and safe vehicle, contributing to positive image of company.
- Increased route efficiency, enabling more deliveries per shift by meticulously planning and following optimized paths.
- Improved delivery accuracy by diligently checking orders before departure.
Education
A+ Certificate - Information Technology
Comptia
Online02-2023
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Jacksonville05-2008
Skills
- Account management
- Client relationships
- Sales growth
- Product placement
- Inventory management
- Product knowledge
- Category management
- Brand representation
Certification
- CompTIA Certification
Timeline
Bulk Account Merchandiser Specialist
Coca Cola Consolidated
08.2024 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Coca Cola Consolidated
04.2023 - 08.2024
Beer Sales
Coastal Beverage Company
01.2012 - 02.2023
Appliance Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2009 - 01.2015
- CompTIA Certification
A+ Certificate - Information Technology
Comptia
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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