Kirby Lester Jul 1, 2012 - Jan 2017
Inside Sales Representative
Ludlow Manufacturing Nov 2007 - Dec 2011
Sales and Operations Manager
Sysco Foods Mar 2004 - Oct 2007
Outside Sales Associate
Aramark 1999 - 2004
Food Service Director
Education:
Missouri State University 1992 - 1996
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science
Southwest Minnesota State University 1992 - 1996
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Management
Lake Park High School 1988 - 1992
Skills:
Customer Service Proficient Problem Solver Managerial Experience Relate To People of All Levels In Business and Management New Business Development Negotiation Persuasive Communication Value Based Selling Consultative Selling Selling Sales Management Marketing Operations Management Retail Marketing Strategy Project Management Cold Calling Budgets Key Account Management Business Development Account Management Team Building
Kirby Lester - Lake Forest IL since Jul 2012
Inside Sales Representative
Ludlow Manufacturing Inc. - Gurnee, IL Nov 2007 - Dec 2011
Sales/Operations Manager
Sysco Foods Mar 2004 - Oct 2007
Outside Sales Associate
Aramark 1999 - 2004
Food Service Director
Education:
Southwest Missouri State 1992 - 1996
Bachelors Of Science, Hotel/Restaurant Management
Lake Park High School 1988 - 1992
Skills:
Customer Service Proficient Problem Solver Managerial Experience Relate to people of all levels in Business & Management New Business Development Negotiation Persuasive Communication Value Based Selling Consultative Selling Selling Sales
LUDLOW MANUFACTURING INC Gurnee, IL Nov 2007 to Dec 2011 Operations ManagerSYSCO FOOD SERVICES Des Plaines, IL Feb 2004 to Oct 2007 Outside Sales RepresentativeARAMARK Corporation Chicago, IL Dec 1999 to Feb 2004 Food Service Director
Education:
Southwest Missouri State University Southwest, Missouri, US 1997 Bachelors of Science
Skills:
Strong B2B product/service sales experience. Expertise in key account management, business development, leads generation, relationship management and large product base selling. Skilled at reaching and selling to privately owned businesses and franchise businesses. Coupled with outstanding client care support.