BROOKE BECHAK
Georgetown
Summary
Sales professional driving over $6 million in annual revenue through strategic business development and client relationship management. Recognized as a Top 15 Sales Representative for exceptional performance and ability to manage a multi-state territory, fostering partnerships with over 40 commercial accounts while consistently exceeding revenue goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Sales Representative
CURTZE FOODSERVICE
Erie
08.2015 - Current
- Manage a multi-state sales territory by driving new business, strengthening client relationships, and delivering strategic solutions that help customers improve operational efficiency and profitability.
- Manage a territory spanning Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- Develop new business while expanding existing customer relationships.
- Build trusted partnerships with more than 40 commercial accounts.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term service agreements.
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, purchasing, and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Resolve complex customer issues while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Analyze customer needs and recommend strategic solutions that improve operational performance.
- Forecast sales performance and execute territory growth strategies.
- Maintain a high level of customer retention through relationship-focused account management.
- Built a territory from virtually no existing business into one of the company's highest-performing regions.
- Increased annual revenue by approximately $1 million each year during the first four years.
- Generated over $6 million in annual sales for five consecutive years.
- Earned Top 15 Sales Representative recognition in 2022.
- Became the first female sales representative in company history to achieve Top 15 recognition.
- Consistently earned a six-figure income in a commission-based sales position through strong sales performance and customer retention.
Executive Chef
EMBASSY SUITES PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Directed operations for a high-volume hotel, overseeing staffing, budgeting, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and quality assurance.
- Managed labor and operational costs while maintaining profitability.
- Led, coached, and developed culinary teams to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Improved operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety.
Sous Chef
EMBASSY SUITES PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh
06.2011 - 03.2013
- Assisted in managing daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
- Supervised staff, coordinated banquet production, and maintained operational excellence.
- Assisted with purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, and food preparation.
Line Cook
FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh
02.2009 - 06.2011
- Executed high-quality cuisine in luxury hospitality environment, contributing to guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Ensured quality, efficiency, and food safety standards in high-volume operation, supporting smooth kitchen operations and positive dining experiences.
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts
Pittsburgh Culinary Institute / Le Cordon Bleu
Pittsburgh, PA01-2011
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, PA06-2007
Skills
- Business Development
- Territory Management
- Account Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- New Business Development
- Strategic Sales
- Revenue Growth
- Contract Negotiation
- Solution Selling
- Operations Coordination
- Logistics Collaboration
- Forecasting
- Pipeline Management
- Customer Retention
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Business development
- Product knowledge
Professional Highlights
- Eight consecutive years of six-figure earnings in a commission-based sales position.
- Built a sales territory from virtually zero existing business into a multi-million-dollar portfolio.
- Increased annual sales by approximately $1 million each year during my first four years.
- Consistently generated more than $6 million in annual sales for the past five consecutive years.
- Maintain long-term relationships with 40+ commercial accounts.
- Named Top 15 Sales Representative in 2022.
- First female sales representative in Curtze Foodservice history to achieve Top 15 Sales Representative recognition.
Timeline
Territory Sales Representative
CURTZE FOODSERVICE
08.2015 - Current
Executive Chef
EMBASSY SUITES PITTSBURGH
03.2013 - 08.2015
Sous Chef
EMBASSY SUITES PITTSBURGH
06.2011 - 03.2013
Line Cook
FAIRMONT PITTSBURGH
02.2009 - 06.2011
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts
Pittsburgh Culinary Institute / Le Cordon Bleu
High School Diploma -
Hopewell High School