Megan Burt
East Moline
Summary
Customer-focused sales professional with dedication to safe driving and meeting delivery deadlines. Courteous and cordial with desire to penetrate new target markets while giving existing customers excellent support and service.
Seasoned Route Sales Representative with background in managing sales routes, servicing existing customers, and prospecting new ones. Known for fostering strong relationships with clients and leveraging negotiation skills to increase company revenues. Skills encompass effective communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Previous roles demonstrate significant impacts on business growth through increased customer satisfaction and territory expansion.
Seasoned driver and sales worker with background in efficient route management and customer-oriented sales strategies. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to diverse client needs, and expertise in safe driving practices. Successfully increased client satisfaction through timely deliveries and personalized service approach. Demonstrated ability to balance sales goals with delivery efficiency, improving overall operational productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
Davenport
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered products to retail locations efficiently and safely.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Built strong relationships with customers through effective communication.
- Executed merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and sales.
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicles.
- Loaded, unloaded, and delivered product in a timely manner.
- Promoted positive relationships with customers to maintain consistent sales.
- Confirmed product displays met company specifications regarding placement, date codes and pricing.
Route Sales Associate
Frito-Lay
Davenport
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered products to customers on assigned routes efficiently.
- Documented sales transactions and maintained accurate records of deliveries.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly during route visits.
- Reported any issues or concerns related to customer accounts or product quality and availability back to management team.
Store Manager
Dollar General
Davenport
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient product placement.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated staff performance to enhance team effectiveness.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high service standards.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to improve product presentation and appeal.
- Conducted regular audits of sales, cash handling, and inventory accuracy procedures.
- Collaborated with district managers to align store goals with corporate objectives.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Store Manager
Dollar General
Kewanee
06.2009 - 09.2018
- Supervised daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient product placement.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated staff performance to enhance team effectiveness.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to improve product presentation and appeal.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to maintain high service standards.
- Conducted regular audits of sales, cash handling, and inventory accuracy procedures.
- Collaborated with district managers to align store goals with corporate objectives.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Education
Riverdale High School
Port Byron, ILSkills
- Route planning
- Inventory management
- Vehicle inspection
- Merchandising strategy
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Product presentation
- Sales goals
- Product promotions
- Safe vehicle operation
- Display building
- Product displays
Certification
- Pride Certified (2025)
- Smith System Certified (2025)
Timeline
Route Sales Representative
Frito-Lay
06.2023 - Current
Route Sales Associate
Frito-Lay
04.2021 - 06.2023
Store Manager
Dollar General
09.2018 - 04.2021
Store Manager
Dollar General
06.2009 - 09.2018
Riverdale High School