Stephanie Heitz

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About Stephanie Heitz

Creating solutions which help people an customers achieve their goals. I put a large focus on building and growing teams to ensure success individually and as a team. Contact: stephanieheitz5@gmail.com I 952-239-1487 I have 10+ Years working in the CPG Industry, focusing in sales and customer development. As Customer Development Representative at General Mills, I am responsible for 300+ independent Convenience and Foodservice Distributors. Focusing on utilizing trade budgets to execute growth and marketing programs. Analyze data to identify product gaps and opportunities to increase distribution through strategic partnerships. Met and exceeded my program/ goal by 20% As Customer Operations Specialist (Outside Sales) at General Mills, I handled daily customer calls to drive business – 550 customer visits per year. Built and developed relationships with current/ new operators, and 50+ distributor sales reps. Expanded sales with existing customer base and through outreach activities with new customers. Developed operator business plans in with regions and implemented promotions nationally. Strong partner in K12 Industry- member of the SNIP Committee. As Customer Development Representative (Inside Sales0 at General Mills, I developed and expanded relationships remotely on multiple layers with distributors in the Southeast. Cross functional work with Category Management Team to create customer specific POGs. Actively Managed trade spending while maximizing budgeted funds. As Account Manager at Premier Sales Solutions, brokered 10+ manufactures in the retail division for Supervalu Corporate and Distribution Center. Maintained and expanded relationships with distributors, manufactures, and customers. Exceeded sales goals in all target areas by 25% and expanded representation by 70% As Product Coordinator/ Sales Admin at Premier Sales Solutions, I was responsible for new product set up (SV Harbor) New Items, SLUs, promotions for all Supervalu Banners. Developed marketing ideas for current and new products for all chains at store level. Conducted data compilation and analysis for Supervalu, Manufactures and Premier Team As Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager, I handled all internal and external communication for Director of Sales and Account Executives. Improved office procurement procedures related to travel, office supplies and vendors