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Jeffrey Levasseur

Hopedale,MA

Summary

Knowledgeable Sales Professional with solid background in leading development teams and overseeing project lifecycles. Proven track record in driving strategic initiatives and delivering high-quality outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and effective communication skills.

Experienced development professional prepared for this role with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Skilled in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Valued for leadership, problem-solving, and fostering growth within teams.

Experienced with project management, team leadership, and strategic planning in development roles. Utilizes effective communication and collaboration to drive project success. Track record of delivering projects on time and meeting organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior B2B Sales and Development Manager

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB
07.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Club Grocery Wholesale Retailer – B2B Division – Wholesale Distribution Sales
  • Directed and coached a team of 10 B2B Sales Professionals.
  • Identified key areas of growth within our current customer base to contribute $100 + Million in annual sales FY 24.
  • Established five new Account Representative positions to drive additional growth through new customer acquisition.
  • Strategic planning of teams and alignment with B2B Managers for coverage model to exceed $125 + Million in annual sales FY 25.
  • Developed strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction.

B2B Sales and Development Manager

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Club Grocery Wholesale Retailer – B2B Division – Wholesale Distribution Sales
  • Directed and coached a team of 6 B2B Sales Professionals.
  • Contributed to building a formalized sales process and program within our B2B Division.
  • Training and development of team members to improve CRM usage, sales strategy, territory management and customer engagement.
  • Partnered with sales operations to educate teams to improve order processing and efficiencies.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.

Regional Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
01.2011 - 10.2020

Company Overview: Workwear, uniform, and textile service company, providing uniform, protective clothing, custom corporate image apparel programs

  • Directed and coached a team of 8 Sales Managers and 50 Territory Sales Representatives within the NH to NYC region, increasing weekly revenue from $91K weekly to $98K+ weekly amidst the pandemic.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies and plans to increase sales revenue, utilizing computerized databases along with top management databases and using wireless synchronization to the corporate database for management review.
  • Developed regional sales plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company goals through regularly monitoring sales trends, individual teams KPIs, and goal achievements, and market dynamics.
  • Collaborated, in tandem with sales managers and sales representatives to respond to RFP and RFQ proposals.
  • Deliver training and education of the Uni First Sales Process and Program.
  • Current leader of Big 10 sales in company with 42 sold.
  • Key Achievement: Responsible for weekly service of 2K+ customers while improving processes for total customer satisfaction ratings

General Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Workwear, uniform, and textile service company, providing uniform, protective clothing, custom corporate image apparel programs
  • Directly managed the full P&L of $13M for two locations, including a laundering facility and a branch coaching 100+ employees, including Office Administrator, District Service Managers, Sales Managers, Production Managers, and one Branch Manager.
  • Maximized Efficiencies of ISO Administrative Processes by completing paperwork promptly and ensuring proper filing of all documents.
  • Optimized site processes to ensure high team performance with compliance with all requirements: HACCP, Safety, Continuous Training, and ISO.
  • Determined areas of improvement for cost control and initiated changes.
  • Implemented & Maintained safety policies to reduce or eliminate incidents ensuring corporate compliance for all team partners' safety and training.
  • Increased efficiencies with Sales, Service, and Production resulting in net growth annually.
  • Key Achievement: Responsible for weekly service of 2K+ customers while improving processes for total customer satisfaction ratings
  • Analyzed performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement in service delivery and cost management.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Regional Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Workwear, uniform, and textile service company, providing uniform, protective clothing, custom corporate image apparel programs
  • Responsible for leading a sales force of 8 Sales Managers and 50 Sales Representatives in the region of Toronto, Canada, to Scranton PA, overseeing multiple and maintaining cost controls on expenses for the sales region.
  • Assisted Sales Managers in developing sales and marketing plans, forecasting, and performance management, leading to sales growth from $101K weekly to over $115K weekly.
  • Worked with Managers to Increase Sales Representative annual sales through increased sales training, sales tools, and goal setting with weekly reviews.
  • Trained management and salespeople of sales, service, and production operating systems, including the use of CRM, and delivered training of the Uni First Sales Process and Program.
  • Utilized and educated all managers on corporate sales reports, cost ratios, turnover ratios, and human resources procedures in hiring, disciplinary processes, FMLA, workplace culture.
  • Partnered with managers to increase sales, advertising, promotional programs, pricing, and product mix strategies.
  • Current leader of Big 10 sales in company with 35 sold.
  • Key Achievements: Retention rate of 96.03% Increase of percent to quota in Region #1 North from 32% to 48% in first year increasing sales from $91,520 to $137,280 annualized at $866,400 Personally sold $20K in new business annualized at $100K

Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Company Overview: Workwear, uniform, and textile service company, providing uniform, protective clothing, custom corporate image apparel programs
  • Hired a new sales team within the first 60 days managing a Sales Team of 5 Territory Sales Representatives through weekly coaching, training, and weekly observations to meet locations new account sales quotas growing territory from $4,500 weekly revenue to $17,100 weekly revenue.
  • Responsible for sales team development and new hire training by managing the onboarding process and U Learn database, creating Sales Reps SMART plans, Continuous Sales Development plans, and creating Developmental & Action plans.
  • Provided education and training for all sales representatives, including product knowledge, selling skills, and corporate policies.
  • Monitored salesperson's activities, performance, and effectiveness weekly via field observation & PR sessions and take appropriate action.
  • Accompanied sales reps on sales call to observe skills and techniques and develop action plans for skill improvement.
  • Assisted sales representatives in building customized presentations to communicate solutions and recommendations to business owners, decision-makers, and C-Level executives, including key accounts with Brown University, Daniele Foods, Tiffany & Co, Panera Bread , and the City of Warwick, RI.
  • Conducted weekly planning & reviewing coaching sessions with each rep to help achieve individual sales quotas helping place two sales representatives into bonus qualification in the last six months.
  • Sales Manager of the Month Region #1 November 2013 with 108% installed or $1,900. Annualized at $9,500.
  • Sixteen 'Big 10' accounts sold since February 2013.
  • Mentored and promoted 2 Sales Reps into Sales Manager roles.
  • Key Achievement: Increased location to quota from 30% to 74% to quota in first year delivering sales from $6,864 to $16,931 and annualized at $84,655
  • Led sales team to exceed quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective training programs.
  • Developed and implemented new sales strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and adjust sales tactics accordingly.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, enhancing accuracy of sales forecasts and performance metrics tracking.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, ensuring ongoing business partnerships and loyalty initiatives.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Senior Sales Consultant / Territory Sales Representative

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Company Overview: Workwear, uniform, and textile service company, providing uniform, protective clothing, custom corporate image apparel programs
  • Responsible for consultative and relationship-building sales of customers in the Route 9 Corridor, promoting a wide variety of product lines in uniform apparel, products, and services with a deep understanding of product specifications, usage, and targeted audiences (B2B).
  • Leveraged comprehensive consultants dedicated to resolving customer pain points that increased overall sales capacity.
  • Managed portfolio of active accounts and developed a sales funnel of 1,000 prospects, including setting up new accounts and negotiating contract contracts.
  • Increased annual revenue by creating sales with innovative strategies including ongoing prospecting, cold calling, telemarketing, rapport building, and weekly sales presentations.
  • Grew weekly re-occurring sales revenue from $950 to $4,900 weekly including new business development with accounts including Framingham Union Hospital, Boston Auto Dealer, Janitronics, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
  • Planned and organized routes within the territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field.
  • Built relationships with customers to promote long-term business growth.
  • Presented customized programs through sales presentations and product samples.
  • I utilized a TOPS-connected weekly plan that ensures maximum production each day out in the field by setting days in geographical areas to help organize my database.
  • Established working relationships with the 40 to 50 'A' level customers in my territory.
  • Mentored two new Sales Reps and was part of the hiring process.
  • Consistently held an average of 8 Client Needs Analysis, 2 Presentations and 2 closes per week.
  • Key Achievements: Increased sales by 135% to quota through Q1’11 Achieved 90% to quota first year delivering $5,158 in weekly revenue annualized at $26K

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

Becker College
Worcester, MA
05.1997

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Lotus Notes
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Database Management
  • CRM
  • SurveyMonkey
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Seismic
  • Business analysis
  • Employee presentations
  • Course design
  • Curriculum planning
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Staff training
  • New employee training
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cross-functional team development
  • Analytical mindset
  • Budget administration
  • Supply coordination
  • Resource coordination
  • Staff empowerment
  • Employee assessment
  • Business demand forecasting
  • Team development strategies
  • Staff presentations
  • Innovation management
  • Organizational development
  • Customer service
  • Core values management
  • Management staff collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic thinker
  • Relationship building
  • New hire on-boarding
  • Team building
  • Leadership development
  • Staff leadership
  • Employee training
  • Goal setting
  • Continuous improvement

Accomplishments

  • Achieved targeted performance by completing CRM training with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 5 - 10 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Business Development Program.
  • Achieved 106% to goal by introducing Salesforce for activity development tasks.

Certification

  • Unifirst Graduate of UMI (Very selective Leadership Class)
  • Unifirst Training Certificates: Introductory to Sales Management (ISM) / Introductory to Sales Leadership (ISL) / Advanced Value Selling (AVS) / Core Selling Skills (CSS) / Business Development Mastery (BDM)

TOP PRODUCING REGIONAL SALES MANAGER • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADER

  • 20 Years Sales / Business Development
  • B2B Product, Services, & Solutions Sales
  • Lead Generation / Customer Acquisition
  • Pricing / Contract Negotiations / Execution
  • Key Account Closing / Success Strategies
  • P&L / Budget / ROI / Pricing / Margins
  • Managed up to 10 Managers / 50 Reps
  • New Product Launch Deployment
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Facility Operations Management
  • Exceeding KPIs / Metrics Goals
  • Inside and Outside Sales
  • Sales Planning / Implementation
  • Trade Show Booth Design
  • Market Research / Insights / Analytics

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Massachusetts Department of Corrections / Correction Officer I (1998-2008)
  • Pop N Kork / Beverage Manager (1993-1999)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior B2B Sales and Development Manager

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB
07.2023 - Current

B2B Sales and Development Manager

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB
12.2020 - 07.2023

General Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
03.2017 - 08.2018

Regional Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
03.2015 - 03.2017

Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
02.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Sales Consultant / Territory Sales Representative

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
09.2011 - 02.2013

Regional Sales Manager

UNIFIRST CORPORATION
01.2011 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

Becker College
Jeffrey Levasseur