Marcus Conrad Meade

Experience

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  Timber Ridge Ski Lodge

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2009

  Snow School Instructor - Snowboard

  Instructed group lessons as well as advanced private lessonsGroup outing supervision.Attended higher learning instructional courses to develop communication and demonstration skills.

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  2006-2008 Trade Home Shoes

  Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

  Assistant Manager

  Promoted within 6 months from sales representative to assistant store manager.Personally controlled and supervised inventory.Assisted and prospected current employees to enroll in "trainee program"Executed monthly customer service courtesy calls to customer accounts to retain and increase sales.Analyzed product succession rate and suggested different products to maximize profitability.Maintained payroll and scheduling for staff.Designed product layout and merchandising/marketing materials.Recruited, hired and trained staff members on Retail POS systems, Sales Process, Inventory Management and Loss Prevention Show less

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  Verizon Wireless

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  SMB Account Manager

  Reviewed accounts and suggested new products and services to increase store earnings, making my store #1 in district sales since 2008.Increased advanced device sales from 52% to 74% of total sales in 2010. (Goal being 50%)Acquired new small business accounts that accounted for 10% of monthly sales. (Goal being 7%)Ranked in the top 15 out of 52 reps for advanced device sales in 2009 and 2010.Called Small Business accounts to maintain healthy relationships monthly.Proactively executed campaigns to eligible accounts to advise and consult on new products to current clientsIn top 10% for highest NPS rating (customer satisfaction indicator) in district.Managed, designed, and created new displays and floor layouts for products and promotional material.Created customized marketing materials to increase sales.Managed store demo accounts with up to date applications and information to better train customers on products.Trained employees on elements of merchandising and new product developmentCreated successful "efficiency displays" to increase store traffic yielding higher sales. Show less

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  CDW

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Corporate Account Manager - NC/SC

  Helped customers choose the right technology and custom solutions to meet their company's needsCreated and built consultative, long-term relationships with their customers nationwide in order to create tailored, cost effective technology solutions that impact their bottom line. Established and expanded relationships with key executives and decision makers within each customer and territoryDeveloped and maintain exceptional consultative relationships with existing customers Show less

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  Rockstar Energy Drink

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  Territory Brand Manager - Chicago Metro

  Sold and promoted products. Driving a scheduled route, account management and merchandising, as well as promotions, sampling and other on premise responsibilities:Identified, targeted and sampled existing and potential accounts, both individually and in partnership with distributors in TerritoryCoordinated meetings with distributors to educate sales team on new promotions, products and plan pricing. Educated distribution partners on new products launch execution strategy.Created and ran company sponsored events to promote product and raise brand awareness.Built eccentric sampling displays/tents/booths at various festivals, trade shows and events to attract consumers.Managed sample team at larger events Show less

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  Anheuser-Busch

  Mar 2016 - May 2021

  Top two largest routes in on-premise segment.Consulted owners in developing area-specific pricing strategies and created innovative marketing materials to drive sales growthCoordinated with brand vendors and merchandising team to assist in overall portfolio presence in each account.Worked with account owners to create area specific pricing to Help Reconciled inventory, introduced new brands and additional products. Improved account relationships and monitored quality control standards.Key Accomplishments: Total volume (+4.7% over target). Top 3 reps share gain key Local craft brand. Show less

  • Grocery Chain Account Manager

    Dec 2018 - May 2021

  • On Premise Account Manager

    Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Brand Activation Manager

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
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  Tahoe Wake Charters

  May 2021 - now

  Co-Operator