Kurt Elsasser

About Kurt Elsasser

I am a goal oriented, driven professional who strives to better my current organization…

Experience

1. Commercial Sales Consultant

   Sysco

   Jul 2025 — Present · VA, US

   This individual achieves maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration with an assigned territory by effectively selling the company\'s productspromote, sell, secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship approach; This role demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needsEstablish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for the Sysco Specialty Meat Group\'s (SSMG) products and servicesMake in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customersTaking customer orders with SSMG goals in mind: sales and GP/Stop maximizationParticipate, review and oversee input of orders for customers via communication with inside sales partnersReact timely to customer problems and needsReview daily out of stocks, shortages, transportations issues and implement solutions quicklyReview, analyze and react to daily/weekly sales and margin reports looking for improvement opportunitiesKeep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, trends and who the other distributors/sales organizations are in your marketParticipate in Sysco training and customer events, Participate in Sales meetings held by Sysco Sales leadersDevelop a relationship with accounts payable (A/P) contact at every accountParticipate and coordinate communication between them and SSMG account receivable manager/representativeImplement \"Ask Early and Often\" to control days sales outstanding (DSOs) and know signs to know when to say \"No Ship or Cash on Delivery (COD)\"Update bid files, customer profiles, and customer call sheets to ensure proper pricing and accuracy of needed items-thus reducing costly credits and returns

Education

• Kaplan University

  Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (A.B.A), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2014 — 2016

• Affiliated Alumni

  Affiliated Alumni

  2010

• Northeastern University School of Law

  Master of Legal Studies, Business Law

  2018 — 2020

• Hagerstown Community College

  Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration

  2014 — 2014

• Purdue Global

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2017 — 2018

• Kaplan University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2016 — 2017

• Purdue Global

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Global Business

  2025 — 2027

• Carroll County Career and Technology Center

  Landscape construction and design I & II, Landscape Architecture

  2008 — 2010

• Westminster Senior High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Critical Thinking
• Operations Management
• Veterans
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Relations
• Military Experience
• Account Management
• Command
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Coaching
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Applications
• Supervisory Skills
• Sales Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Social Media