Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

ERNIS J MORRIS

PEETS COFFEE & TEA
Peoria
15
years of professional experience

Strategic sales leader with extensive experience in high-level sales, account management, and team leadership. Drives teams to surpass targets through collaboration and shared goals. Focused on delivering outstanding results and cultivating strong client relationships.

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

8 Years
PEETS COFFEE & TEA | 01.2018 - 01.2026
  • Managed 30+ Sales Representatives covering Washington, Oregon, and Montana.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making and forecasting.
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts, driving customer loyalty and retention initiatives.
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies to enhance market penetration.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize product launches and marketing campaigns.

Operations Manager/ Route Planning

5 Years
PEETS COFFEE & TEA | 01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Orchestrated the strategic planning and execution of adding over 200 DSD Sales routes across the US.
  • Used Road-Net to improve routing efficiency, streamline service to our customers, and reduce our Cost to Serve by 25%.
  • Streamlined daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce delays.
  • Led staff training initiatives to improve customer service and product knowledge.
  • Monitored performance metrics to drive continuous improvement across all operational areas.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

Area Sales Manager

1 Year
MISSION FOODS | 01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assumed all management responsibilities for (5) District Sales Managers.
  • Managed the second-largest revenue area, which exceeded $58M.
  • Led regional sales initiatives, enhancing market penetration and brand visibility.
  • Developed and executed strategic sales plans aligning with corporate objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems

University of Phoenix | Fairfield Campus - Sacramento, Ca

Majored in Computer Information Systems and Communication

  • 3.7 GPA

Professional Development - Electrical Engineering

University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Undergraduate Courses

Skills

Sales leadership
Business development and planning
Account management
Sales coaching
Sales forecasting
Relationship selling
Client relationship management
Strategic sales planning
Market analysis

Accomplishments

  • Peets Coffee - Regional Manager of the Year - West, 2022
  • PepsiCo Presidents Ring of Honor, 2001 - 2001

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

PEETS COFFEE & TEA
01.2018 - 01.2026Read More

Operations Manager/ Route Planning

PEETS COFFEE & TEA
01.2012 - 01.2017Read More

Area Sales Manager

MISSION FOODS
01.2011 - 01.2012Read More

University of California, Berkeley

Professional Development from Electrical Engineering
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University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Information Systems
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ERNIS J MORRIS