1. 1333 Donwoods Lane  Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411
H (561) 795-7300  C (561) 379-5147
jimbonaventura@yahoo.com
JAMES R. BONAVENTURA
SUMMARY
An enterprising and driven sales professional with broad-based expertise in the food and beverage industry as
well as territory management, marketing, business development, merchandising, category management, and
promotions. Takes on new challenges and overcomes complex obstacles with a solid commitment to success.
A personable team player who builds and maintains strong working relationships within the industry to secure
the lasting prosperity of an organization.
EXPERIENCE
PEPSICO/QUAKER OATS/TROPICANA/GATORADE, West Palm Beach, Florida
Territory Sales Manager, 1986-2009
Maintained territory consisting of 60 stores within retail chains. Held responsibility for marketing, merchandising, Quaker,
Tropicana, Gatorade, selling, displays, and promotions. Called on customers and built relationships at store-level and above.
Earned PepsiCo Chairman Award.
Earned Certificate of Merit for Leadership & Individual Effectiveness Model.
Served as Team category captain for Publix Supermarkets.
 Created chilled juice plan-o-gram $40,000,000 category, third largest food/juice brand in United States.
 Led Publix Gatorade pallet program generating $50,000.
 Consistently generated additional $ 400,000 per quarter by going above and beyond, calling on accounts outside territory.
 Earned recognition as Gatorade ESPN and Tropicana Pure Premium winner.
 Sold largest Gatorade and Propel display in United States.
PANTRY PRIDE SUPERMARKETS, West Palm Beach, Florida
Assistant Store Manager, 1978-1986
Managed employees, schedule, inventory, and shrink. Implemented sales strategies throughout all departments within store.
Held responsibility for ordering, customer relations, and forecasting sales for special events. Oversaw community involvement
and contribution.
 Turned inventory around in store and grew store business by 16% in one year.
 Boosted employee morale, decreased store turnover rate and shrinkage problem.
 Increased sales, resulting in 5% bonus increase for managers.
 Gained community recognition for maintaining clean, well-kept store and exceptional customer service.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie, 1988
Sales Training, 2006, 2007, 2008
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
PERSONAL

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Enjoys reading, coin collecting, and spending time with family.
Volunteer at ARC, Susan B. Koman Race.