However, they bear all the hallmarks of an income -
producing awards program: a high entry fee (currently $ 95, increased from $ 75 for earlier entries; you also have to send two books), a laundry list of entry categories (30 in all); minimal prizes (winners and runners - up get a medal, plus some stickers and «awards marketing material»); and the opportunity to purchase
additional merchandise (more stickers, extra medals, duplicate certificates).
Professional Experience Coca - Cola Refreshments, Inc. (Chicago, IL) 10/2010 — Present Account Manager II • Manage daily activities and train Account Managers in company policies, procedures, and industry best practices • Provide District Sales Managers with information and constructive feedback on Account Managers performance • Responsible for achieving sales objectives through the advance sale of product / brands and packages to large and small stores • Secure
additional display space and execute various promotions for enhances sales opportunities • Display plan - o - grams and ensure their utilization in all C - store accounts • Successfully sell incremental displays to support ad activity, promotions, and other sales initiatives • Track and report results of sales and promotional activities ensuring profitable operations • Analyze prior year sales and year to date data to forecast future retail sales • Generated a 20 % lift in Vitamin Water sales through effective tracking and placement of coolers and advertising collateral • Present weekly
merchandising and sales information to the team to encourage team participation and execution • Recognized as lead account manager for consistently
producing the highest sales volume