John Patrick

About John Patrick

I am a hard worker with a common sense and ethical approach to building sales. Big picture understanding of our industry, and how to serve the needs of my customers, team members, and corporate stakeholders. I am a proven sales and business development leader with an extensive professional network that leads to results. Expertise in corporate strategy, revenue growth, sales, marketing, and new customer acquisition. Extensive knowledge of retail, produce and CPG industries, and the passion for communication, team building, and motivating others. Throughout my career, I have exceeded expectations in every position because I focus on three key areas: People – Leadership I have been a natural leader in every aspect of my life and my professional career is no different. I have acquired valuable experiences that have earned promotions to Sales Manager; to Regional Business Manager; and to Marketing Manager. Processes – Business Operations My success in leading sales performance is bolstered by my ability to comprehend the technical and operational levels of business. My sales expertise in the \\ consumer products industry coupled with my ever-expanding knowledge of innovative strategies in brand building and management allows me to provide comprehensive leadership throughout an entirely integrated environment. Training – Coaching I train and mentor my team exactly as I perform on my own, asking nothing that I would not do. I actively coach them to be strong, successful individuals and valuable team members who contribute to the bottom line. Specialties: Strategic / Tactical Business Planning Profit / Margin Improvement Sales / Business Development Turnarounds, Cost Reduction / Operations Optimization Profit & Loss Management (P&L) Brand Building & Brand Management Process Re-engineering Strategic Accounts Leading & Developing Teams Lead generation / revenue growth

Experience

1. Eastern United States Sales Manager

   Eco Farms Avocados

   Feb 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Eco Farms is a grower, shipper, and packers of fresh avocados and organic citrus. Our partnership with Total Produce, and access to our own groves insures our customers high quality fruit all year from environmentally friendly growers.

Education

• Western Carolina University

  BS, Marketing

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Management
• Consumer Products
• Fmcg
• Food
• New Business Development
• Forecasting
• Grocery
• Inventory Management
• Sales
• Retail
• Marketing
• Key Account Development
• Key Account Management
• Sales Management
• Negotiation