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Peter Soltis

Orange

Summary

Accomplished in boosting sales volumes and customer satisfaction, I leveraged strong route planning and exceptional customer service skills at Pepsi Bottling Group to increase sales by 3% annually. Recognized for designing award-winning displays at Coca Cola Enterprises, I excel in delivery management and fostering client relationships, with over 20% of sales stemming from referrals. Service-oriented driver with over 20 years of experience delivering quality products to customers. Intelligent, fast learner quickly memorizes delivery areas, finds destinations, and explains latest product information. Excellent time management skills to deliver products on time.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Driver

Drees Wood Products
02.2011 - 03.2024
  • Company closed down January 1, 2024. I stayed to help clean up the shop.
  • Planned daily route to determine most efficient way to distribute product to our customers .
  • Developed strong customer base through efficient and reliable service.
  • Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
  • Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote continued business opportunities.
  • Processed customer payments and kept accurate financial records.
  • Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
  • Handled customer concerns and issues by answering questions and escalating major problems to supervisor.
  • Processed payments, made change, and provided receipts.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
  • Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
  • Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
  • Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading, and unloading in alignment with specifications.
  • Properly processed all sales transactions, achieving high levels of account growth and retention via quality deliverables.

Merchandiser / Seasonal Position

Dreyer’s Ice Cream
04.2010 - 09.2010


  • Maintain appropriate product levels in the frozen food sections including shelf allocation for other frozen Dreyer ‘s displays.
  • Meet customer service expectations through daily communication and problem resolutions.
  • Maintain merchandising standards in designated accounts.

Sales & Customer Consultant

Pepsi Bottling Group
02.2006 - 02.2009

• Position was dissolved and became Union. PBG was bought out by Pepsico.

• Maintained all assigned accounts relative to sales volume, market share, product distribution, space allocation and customer service.

• Took inventory and placed future orders for PBG deliveries.

• Solicited new business by analyzing key trends in the industry.

• Sold additional promotional displays to increase sales volume.

• Completed and reviewed weekly sales / inventory reports to increase future sales.

Accomplishments:

• Increased volume sales by 3% per year, since employment.

• Led sales volume per branch location for all new products introduced by PBG for distribution to consumers.

• Designed and assembled displays, to drive incremental volume and sales of new product(s) introduced to the market.

Sales & Merchandiser

Coca Cola Enterprises
12.2004 - 02.2006

Responsibilities:

• Built and maintained product displays in compliance with company standards.

• Maintained appropriate product levels in beverage sections including shelf allocation and cold equipment.

• Met customer service expectations through daily communication, problem resolution and appropriate follow up.

• Maintained merchandising standards in designated accounts.

Accomplishments:

• Designed and built displays with no specifications and won award for Display Designer of the Year.

Outside Sales Consultant

Econo Air
12.1998 - 12.2004

Responsibilities:

• Conducted all sales presentations and drafted proposals to clients.

• Able to multi-task from sales, financing and recording keeping.

• Scheduled sold jobs for installation.

• Sold extended service contracts / extended warranties.

Accomplishments:

• Grossed over $1,000,000 in Sales from 2000 thru 2004.

• Grossed $890,000 in Sales in 1999.

• 20% of sales came from customer referrals.

New and Used Car Sales / Leasing Consultant

Cone Chevrolet
02.1990 - 11.1998

• Gathered information, highlighted features and demonstrated vehicle operations compared to competitive models.

• Explained characteristics, capabilities and features of the vehicle; explained warranty and service plans.

• Closed sales by resolving all questions, negotiated price, completed sales or purchase contracts, explained provisions, clarify and offered extended warranty / service plans and special financing options.

Accomplishments:

• Sales Employee of the Year 1996.

• Sales Employee of the Year 1993.

• Sales Employee of the Year 1991.

• Awarded Sales Employee of the Month 38 times.

• Numerous letters of commendation for Sales and Service from Customers.

Education

Criminal Justice

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Skills

  • Order picking and processing
  • Route logs
  • Delivery Management
  • Excellent customer service
  • GPS and route planning
  • Product Rotation
  • Product Sales
  • Professional Appearance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Returns processing
  • Product Inspection
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Route Planning

Timeline

Route Driver

Drees Wood Products
02.2011 - 03.2024

Merchandiser / Seasonal Position

Dreyer’s Ice Cream
04.2010 - 09.2010

Sales & Customer Consultant

Pepsi Bottling Group
02.2006 - 02.2009

Sales & Merchandiser

Coca Cola Enterprises
12.2004 - 02.2006

Outside Sales Consultant

Econo Air
12.1998 - 12.2004

New and Used Car Sales / Leasing Consultant

Cone Chevrolet
02.1990 - 11.1998

Criminal Justice

Golden West College
Peter Soltis