Derek Hernandez
- Role
- Regional Product Merchandising Specialist at Gordon Food Service
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Hernandez
I am a Miami native, fluent in Spanish and I love to cook. I bring a wealth of experience…
Experience
Regional Product Merchandising Specialist
Sep 2018 — Present
I am responsible for curating ideal product inventory, strategic decision-making, cultivating vendor relationships, and enhancing product offerings. Boosted sales by 54% in the US eastern region\'s private-label condiment campaign and achieved a 72% increase in growth and $1.2M in sales for private-label deli salads, entrees, and soups in the Texas market. Navigated pandemic challenges, resulting in a $1.3M sales surge through an alliance with an alternate supplier. Streamlined product offerings and developed cost-effective solutions. Equipped sales associates through dynamic training sessions, enhancing customer service. Sparked innovative projects, fostering growth and mutual benefits.
Skills
- Product Development
- Public Speaking
- Wealth Preservation Planning
- Protection Planning/Family Security
- Personal Finance
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Annuity Sales
- Customer Retention
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Time Management
- Event Management
- Finance
- Seminar Marketing
- Term Life Insurance
- Sales
- Education Funding Strategies
- Restaurant Marketing
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Retirement Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Permanent Life Insurance
- Risk Management
- Marketing
- Wealth Transfer Strategies
- Retirement
- Food & Beverage
- Training
- Estate Planning
- Microsoft Excel
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