Damon Leiataua
Corona,CA
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Dietz and Watson
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for Albertsons & Gelsons accounts
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
- Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
- Established clear communication channels between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless project execution.
Assistant Service Deli Sales Manager
Albertsons Companies
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Oversee the overall performance of Signature Proteins, Prepared Foods, Salads, Pizza, Deli Dips and Salsa, & Refrigerated Pasta Categories
- Responsible for negotiating, implementation, execution of new items and marketing programs
- Help develop strategies for driving profitable sales in the division
- Assist Deli Operations Specialists development and training
- Mentor and monitor store efforts on Sales Initiatives. Performance Optimization, Shrink Reduction, Service, and Food Safety
- Ordered Deli small Wares, POS & equipment for Deli Department
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into profitable territories.
Deli Food Service Field Merchandiser/Operations Specialist
Vons - Division of Safeway
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversee and managed District consisting of seventeen Delis in Pasadena and greater Los Angeles area
- Mentored, developed, coached, trained, and promoted Deli Managers
- Improved District Deli Sales by 5.3%, year over year.
- Increased product visibility by executing strategic merchandising plans and maintaining visually appealing displays.
- Analyzed sales data to determine best-selling items, focusing on promoting these products for maximum revenue generation during peak periods.
Manager of Division Operations
Vons - Division of Safeway
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed operational execution of programs for Deli Food Service, Starbucks, and Jamba Juice within the division
- Developed weekly, monthly, quarterly retail direction for Deli Food Service, Starbucks, and Jamba programs
- Responsible for implementation and execution of sales and marketing programs
- Developed strategies for improving Superior Service skills for Division
- Managed, trained and developed Field Merchandisers
- Championed innovative solutions by encouraging creative problem-solving approaches among team members, fostering an adaptive organizational culture capable of meeting evolving demands effectively.
- Developed long-term strategic plans for the division, aligning them with broader organizational objectives to ensure cohesive progress toward shared goals.
Education
Cerritos College - RMC Courses
Cerritos College
04.2025
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership
- Management
- Communication
- Customer service
- Account management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
Personal Information
Title: ASSISTANT SERVICE DELI SALES MANAGER
Timeline
Account Manager
Dietz and Watson
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Service Deli Sales Manager
Albertsons Companies
01.2015 - 02.2025
Deli Food Service Field Merchandiser/Operations Specialist
Vons - Division of Safeway
01.2014 - 01.2015
Manager of Division Operations
Vons - Division of Safeway
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cerritos College - RMC Courses
Cerritos College
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