Hunter Hakanson

About Hunter Hakanson

I help independent restaurant operators fix their numbers and build the systems to keep…

Experience

1. Sales Representative

   Sysco

   Jan 2003 — Present

   This was a great opportunity for me to demonstrate my sales knowledge and build a strong track record of business to business sales achievements in a highly competitive Nashville restaurant scene. After completing the initial sales training program, I was promoted after only nine months to my current sales role and was assigned to an expansion territory that only had five existing accounts and total weekly sales of close to and grew that to over $10 Million in sales in 2019.Converted accounts from competitors through sales call consistency/frequency, identifying niche accounts, strategic selling and price negotiations. Increased sales with existing customers through relationship building; introducing new products; exceeding expectations for service, quality and reliability; and entertaining key decision makers through company-sponsored functions. Achieved a strong record of annual sales results: • Achieved an average of double-digit increases every year with a #1 sales ranking in multiple years. • Generated a revenue increase from 2003 $1.9 Million through 2020 $10 Million with year-over-year sales growth. • Increased sales in my 1st three full years with $1.9 million in 2005,$2.7 million in 2006, and $2.9 million in 2007. Finished my career with over $10 million in 2019. • Won six Torch Bearer Awards (2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 & 2009) for annual results that required a minimum of $4 million in sales, 5% total sales growth, and 10% gross profit increase.

Education

• The University of Tennessee

  B.S.