MARK SOARES
Chula Vista
Summary
Seasoned Purchasing Agent with a background in negotiating deals and managing supplier relationships. Demonstrated strengths include cost reduction. strategic sourcing, and contract management. Previous roles have resulted in improved operational efficiency, streamlined purchasing processes, and significant savings on procurement budgets.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Valve Automation and Controls
06.2021 - Current
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Followed up on pending orders and inquiries in a timely manner.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, orders and account status updates.
- Prepared detailed sales reports for management review.
- Maintained detailed account records and contact logs to facilitate sales process.
- Expedited customer orders for quick delivery and to promote satisfaction.
- Managed multiple sales projects simultaneously and met deadlines.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Initiated sales correspondence, preparing and presenting professional bids to customers.
Inside Sales
Express Pipe and Supply
08.2018 - 02.2021
Inside Sales/Purchasing
Winn Supply of Silicon Valley
02.2017 - 04.2018
Owner/Operator
Just Bread Inc.
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Managed bread sales and delivered and stocked for 17 high volume grocery stores.
- Maintained proper ordering to ensure fresh product was on shelves always.
- Cold calling on restaurants to gain business.
Purchasing Agent
J. Soares Plumbing
01.2005 - 04.2013
- Partner with Outside Sales to drive revenue including quotations, placing orders, checking stock, checking prices, and assisting in problem resolution.
- Work closely with plumbing and mechanical vendors to make sure product shipment/delivery dates are adhered to and communicate changes appropriately to the customer.
- Priced and purchased plumbing material for jobs and warehouse stock.
- Managed all AO Smith water heater inventory and pricing for all customers, ranging from residential to large commercial applications.
Route Sales Representative
Aramark Refreshment
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed sales for small business and fortune 500 companies for all their breakroom needs (coffee, teas, snacks, etc.) stocked and delivered for over 200 break rooms on a weekly basis.
- Had the pleasure of opening first business delivery warehouse in Northern CA.
- Responsible for inventory control in business delivery warehouse.
- Making sure all products were pulled correctly for daily deliveries.
- Responsible for calling on existing business members to convert to business delivery.
Business Dev. Manager/Warehouse Supervisor
Costco
07.1993 - 01.2001
- Accurately process customer transactions such as providing pricing or quotes, taking orders, or managing returns.
- On occasion had to off load delivery trucks carrying Copper pipe, no hub cast iron pipe, Galvanized and Black steel pipe.
- Sent out product lists to suppliers and vendors for quotes and availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
Santa Clara, CA06-1987
Skills
- Sales
- Sales documentation
- Order processing
- Effective communication
- Excellent time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem Solving
- People Oriented
- Personal Attributes
- Relationship development
Timeline
Inside Sales Representative
Valve Automation and Controls
06.2021 - Current
Inside Sales
Express Pipe and Supply
08.2018 - 02.2021
Inside Sales/Purchasing
Winn Supply of Silicon Valley
02.2017 - 04.2018
Owner/Operator
Just Bread Inc.
05.2013 - 02.2017
Purchasing Agent
J. Soares Plumbing
01.2005 - 04.2013
Route Sales Representative
Aramark Refreshment
01.2000 - 01.2005
Business Dev. Manager/Warehouse Supervisor
Costco
07.1993 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Santa Clara High School
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