Experience

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  Riverside specialty foods, inc.

  May 2007 - now

  Sales & service account director

  • Fostered strong interpersonal and professional relationships with established clientele throughout New England.• Provided weekly reports and real-time feedback to upper management regarding weekly sales forecast, future sales promotions and inventory management.• Liaison between manufacturing and direct store delivery vendors to coordinate precise delivery of merchandise. Assisted vendors in achieving their monthly and quarterly sales goals with product demonstrations and developing sales promotions.• Expertise in new item cut-ins for assigned territory, designed planograms to achieve optimal product placement and increase sales. Show less

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  Priority distribution llc

  May 2009 - Feb 2012

  Founder/owner

  • Innovated a wholesale distribution business through the purchase and resale of goods. Achieved successful brand expansion in the Tri-State area. Fostered and managed efficient distribution routes increasing B-to-B sales from $95,000 in 2009 to $425,000 in 2011. • Applied brand management skills and techniques to accelerate company sales through marketing strategies, product demonstrations, sales promotions and social media to establish market share. Calculated fixed and variable expenses to efficiently market and price products accordingly.• Strong liaison between clients and company personnel; effectively recruited, trained, motivated and directed a support staff involved in aspects of business development. • Implemented sales strategies by participating in various marketing events and trade shows. Obtained exclusive distribution rights of products throughout the Tri-State area. Coordinated shipping schedules and efficient distribution routes ensuring precise delivery of merchandise.• Synchronized meetings with potential clients and account brokers regarding product offering. Designed product literature and documentation to activate and maintain contract services with clients, essentially resulting in brand expansion and awareness. Show less

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  Morgan stanley wealth management

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Financial advisor associate

  • Series 7 Certification awarded September 2012