Daniel J. Gramm, Jr.
Hawthorn Woods
Summary
Dynamic merchandising professional with a proven track record at Mondelez International, excelling in product promotion and market analysis. Adept at driving sales through strategic cross-selling and up-selling techniques while leading and training teams to deliver exceptional customer service. Results-oriented with a focus on enhancing brand visibility and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising/Sales
Mondelez International
07.2024 - Current
- Represent Mondelēz in front of in-store employees and work closely with sales representative to optimize visibility of Mondelēz products on shelves and to construct promotional displays.
- Carry out in-store visits according to Mondelēz’ DSD Merchandising Steps.
- Ensure Nabisco leading brands (Oreo, Ritz, belVita, Chips Ahoy, Triscuit, among others) are well represented, stocked, and maintained through the implementation of Mondelēz’ guidelines.
- Ensure Sales Representative’s negotiated plans with store managers are being followed and communicate any issues with Mondelēz’ management team.
- Follow the daily schedule set by the merchandising manager to ensure the most efficient in-store service.
- Enhance seasonal sales, seasonal displays, and new product launches.
- Demonstrate positive and upbeat attitude while representing Mondelēz in store.
- Write orders for product based on need, display opportunities and back room availability.
Shift Leader/ Shift Manager
FNC Restaurants/Dunkin Donuts
Lake and McHenry Counties
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Promoted company’s products and up-sold menu items while providing exceptional customer service. Managed existing employees and trained new hires on operational aspects of job while instilling importance of customer service and salesmanship.
- Gained first-hand experience in day-to-day operations of running multiple Fast Food Restaurants by demonstrating leadership competency and performance integrity.
Education
BS - Marketing, Minor- International Business
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky08-2023
Study Abroad - Marketing, Minor-International Business
University College of Dublin
Dublin, Ireland01-2022
TFL Certification - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Customer Service
- Cross-selling & Up-selling
- Business Strategic Thinking
- Operations Management
- Product Promotion
- Results Driven
- Staff Leadership
- Employee Training
- Visual merchandising
- Product ordering
- Inventory management
- Promotional display construction
- Customer engagement
Languages
Japanese
Limited
Marketing/ Sales Associate Profile
- Daniel J. Gramm, Jr.
- Dgramm2019@gmail.com
- (224) 725-0187
- Www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gramm-jr
- IL, US
Timeline
Merchandising/Sales
Mondelez International
07.2024 - Current
Shift Leader/ Shift Manager
FNC Restaurants/Dunkin Donuts
06.2018 - 06.2024
BS - Marketing, Minor- International Business
University of Kentucky
Study Abroad - Marketing, Minor-International Business
University College of Dublin
TFL Certification - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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