Robert Foriest

Open new business: design concept, oversee build out, obtain proper licensing, negotiate pricing with vendors, and build a team of management

Establish and implement training programs, best practices and standards for service; create employee handbook

Develop marketing campaigns to increase visibility and profits; design catering sales packages

Monitor inventory, payroll and revenue to maintain expenses below budget through accurate planning, waste reduction and cost… Show more

Open new business: design concept, oversee build out, obtain proper licensing, negotiate pricing with vendors, and build a team of management

Establish and implement training programs, best practices and standards for service; create employee handbook

Develop marketing campaigns to increase visibility and profits; design catering sales packages

Monitor inventory, payroll and revenue to maintain expenses below budget through accurate planning, waste reduction and cost effective operating procedures

Credited with a high degree of diplomacy resolving challenges without sacrificing customer or employee relations Show less

Build business from zero to 1.5 million dollars a month in revenue in less than four months by securing major contracts and forming key relationships within the industry

Hire, train and develop sales staff; formulate sales processes, policies, pricing and contractual terms and conditions for customers; cultivate plans and strategies for developing business expansion and achieving the company’s sales goals

Manage company of over 150 employees working on eight separate worksites… Show more

Build business from zero to 1.5 million dollars a month in revenue in less than four months by securing major contracts and forming key relationships within the industry

Hire, train and develop sales staff; formulate sales processes, policies, pricing and contractual terms and conditions for customers; cultivate plans and strategies for developing business expansion and achieving the company’s sales goals

Manage company of over 150 employees working on eight separate worksites in multiple states; organize and conduct weekly meetings with each department and district including sales, operations, and administration providing overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the organization with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability

Day to day leadership and management of all company functions; direct and coordinate activities to be consistent with established goals, objectives, budgets, policies and developed business culture Show less

Foster great relationships with top accounts in Nashville and surrounding areas while pursuing and establishing new business

Manage pricing and margins to exceed all monthly quotas and sales goals

Conduct weekly education with restaurant management and their staff; increase profitability by developing brands; add value by designing high end wine and cocktail lists to be in line with client objectives and business needs

Strategic planning to insure great customer service in… Show more

Foster great relationships with top accounts in Nashville and surrounding areas while pursuing and establishing new business

Manage pricing and margins to exceed all monthly quotas and sales goals

Conduct weekly education with restaurant management and their staff; increase profitability by developing brands; add value by designing high end wine and cocktail lists to be in line with client objectives and business needs

Strategic planning to insure great customer service in a diverse route and achieve a 20% annual growth in sales

Train and educate new sales representatives Show less