James Blanton

Experience

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  Coca-Cola Consolidated

  Apr 2006 - now

  Responsible for overseeing all Remanufacturing operations within a facility, including the preparation, quality assurance, and distribution of equipment for multiple sales centers across multiple market units and regions for both Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. and Equipment Reutilization Solutions companies. Strategic focus on managing equipment Key Business Indicators, continuous improvement, process mapping, and protection of company assets. Responsible to develop initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety standards and ensure achievement of fulfillment goals.Current Projects:*UKG Dimensions- Operations, Leader Trainings, Testing, and Managing People Leaders.**CCCI & CPCC Apprenticeship, Career Pathways in Manufacturing/Warehouse/Equipment Services Reconditioning Techs/ Diesel Mechanic with Red Classic Transportation.***$$$ Expansion Project Regional Operation Center- Monroe, expanding operations for remanufacturing services in all vending operations, future growth with ERS Company (https://www.erscompany.com/ ) Show less The Equipment Services Territory Manager leads, develops, and manages all aspects and employees of a vend center. Responsibilities include Vend Delivery, Fountain Installation, Equipment Set-up and scheduling employees as well as asset and parts management. Developing a work team that will perform the highest quality mechanical and/or installation service possible, while also managing cost. Responsible for the delivery and accountability of all assets and parts assigned to the Vend Center. Work with sales and local accounts to resolve any Equipment Services service issues. Develop a team that can create a competitive advantage in the market place for the company.Accountabilities:• Provide functional leadership and development of the employees in Equipment Services to maintain a competent, stable and highly capable workforce.• Accountable for the development and execution of Vend Center planning strategies to deliver against reasonable customer expectations.• Ensure a high level of execution and consistency of the products and services delivered by Equipment Services.• Develop and build relationships with team members, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders.• Works through others, and with others, to establish and grow a healthy work culture where individuals grow and performance increases (timely, cost effective and most efficient methods).• Manage the equipment delivery teams, fountain installers and equipment prep finishers. • Serve and support our sales market units, grow profitably and execute efficiencies while working with our CCNA partners.• Provide coaching and training to train new OPSRs, and Territory Managers in Deep South Markets.• Assist sales team on key market accounts to ensure the quality of service is achieved and customer relationships are developed to ensure customer service is held to a higher standard than our competition. Show less As a Full Service Supervisor I am responsible for managing the full service drink delivery team for Mobile, AL and Ocean Springs, MS. I lead the team to maximize delivery efficiency to all customer accounts while at the same time providing excellent customer service. I am responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring a team to achieve high performance with key business indicators. • Lead Mobile Branch from a ranking of #46 to #1 for the Month of April 2011 in KBI for full service metrics.• Mobile Branch currently ranked consistently in Top 5 of the company for KBI Metrics in Full service.• Mobile and Ocean Springs best year in shortages 2011.• 2009 shortages in Mobile 70,000 to 22,000 in 2011. 2012YTD 5700 in shortages for Mobile.• 2009 shortages in Ocean Springs 30,000 to 8400 in 2011. 2012 YTD 1300 in shortages for Ocean Springs• Selected to mentor other members of the sales team, providing guidance, and in-field sales coaching. Show less Educate and excite customers about our leading portfolio of beverages.Consultative selling - analyze and understand our customer needs and trends to help them grow their profitability and our own resulting success by using our proprietary data to match and leverage brands with the specific account consumer demographics.Sell incremental displays, equipment placements and promotional programs.Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets and promotional ad signage (point of sale) and displays.Ensure each account meets Company merchandising standards, determine stores’ product needs and transmit appropriate replenishment orders.Communicate and collaborate account activities to appropriate business partners.Utilize sales force automation tools.Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for each account. • Promoted to Pre-Sale Account Manager by providing excellent customer relations and demonstrating sales market push in all category selling.• Led the placement of coolers and market racks in my division.• Accomplished CMA’s in non-Coke Consolidated accounts.• Achieved first position in accounts in my area, including some opposition accounts.• Achieved over market allowed space and position in accounts. Show less A Route Salesperson is responsible for effectively servicing the relevant route. The position will also be responsible for assisting in the training process of new employees and for assisting supervisors in servicing their territories.• Filling, merchandising, and rotating product on display and in cold drink equipment according to CCBCC standards.• Maintain and organize backroom stock as needed.• Ensure neat appearance of all CCBCC equipment and product in accounts.• Foster relationship with account personnel.• Perform Account Manager duties as needed including but not limited to: conducting market surveys, completing accurate orders for accounts and building displays.• Work effectively with all levels of employees and management.• Maintain a flexible work schedule in which job assignments change daily. Show less

  • Regional Operation Center Manager

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Equipment Services Territory Manager

    Dec 2012 - Sept 2016

  • Full Service Supervisor Deep South

    Dec 2008 - Dec 2012

  • Account Developer

    Dec 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Route Sales Conventional

    Apr 2006 - Dec 2007