Makers Nutrition - Most Valuable Sales Professional

Company: Makers Nutrition, Hauppauge, NY
Company Description: The Makers Nutrition team has one goal, one vision: To emerge from a sea of options as the best possible supplement manufacturing partner for all, from startups to seasoned companies. Be it manufacturing, packaging, graphic design, printing, or order fulfillment, Makers Nutrition provides dietary supplement companies a one-stop shop for all their needs and an unmatchable level of service.
Nomination Category: COVID-19 Response Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Most Valuable Sales Professional

Nomination Title: Sal Ciaccio

Sal Ciaccio, undoubtedly the most successful sales representative on our team, is nothing short of the most valuable sales professional here at Makers Nutrition. Though young, he sure has exceeded all expectations, consistently opening more accounts than any other sales rep. We are proud of all his achievements because we know the enthusiasm and gusto with which Sal approaches his work. And while his work ethic remains constant year-round, with COVID-19 added to the mix, Sal has shown up more than ever for his sales team and clients. Without missing a beat, Mr. Ciaccio is still our leading account manager, consistently at his goal each month, which makes him a huge component of why Makers Nutrition reaches our annual revenue target of nearly $30 million. When the pandemic hit, Sal went above and beyond to ensure that his clients’ projects would not fall through the cracks, which is no easy feat considering industry setbacks and delays. With an unprecedented number of clients to handle, Sal mastered the art of sales and the kind of customer care it takes to keep a business thriving and growing to its highest potential.

While Mr. Ciaccio wastes no time, he makes it a point to greet all of our employees daily, which is only the beginning of why his character is one to abide by. Sal keeps the air light and when things get stressful for others, he is there to remind us that there is always a solution. His genuine personality and uninhibited kindness brightens up everyone’s day, but most of all, his character pays off, quite literally, with his clients. When the phone rings at Makes Nutrition and it’s for Sal, the effect he has on his clients is tangible. You can hear in their voices the ease and light-heartedness they pick up from their many conversations with this professional. Mr. Ciaccio’s thorough sales and product knowledge builds great client relationships, yes, but that knowledge, combined with his listening skills, also inspires the confidence needed for a smooth business process. Clients appreciate his wit, wisdom, and diligence, and understand that Sal will get their projects done completely, correctly, and as quickly as possible. Ask any of them and they will attest that this rep gets it done right the first and every time.

Named the 2021 American Business Support Staffer of the Year, Mr. Ciaccio is highly revered because of his exemplary work ethic. When the COVID-19 crisis created a roadblock, he went into ‘Sal mode,’ finding ways to best suit his customers and keep their projects as on track as possible. Receiving praise from client testimonials, we are more than lucky to have Sal on our team.

Unlikemany people in his position in the supplement industry, Sal does not only valuethe core principles of sales, but enacts them. Character and client relationship form the foundation and reasoning behind all of Sal Ciaccio’s success. The voracious consumer in him feeds off of all available information on supplements from all avenues. Sal is always tuned into both product and production, as comfortable discussing projects with celebrities and foreign CEOs as he is with start-up companies and inventors, making him a natural. Leading our team on new sales and reorders, he averages an astounding total of 12 new accounts per month, while half that number is considered good. In fact, Sal was named Employee of the Month this August. Why? Because of his steadfast work ethic and a huge achievement: hitting his sales goal 20 months in a row--a record to both admire and inspire others to beat.

All of these details combined are what keep his clients coming back and moreover, what qualifies him as Sales Representative of the Year. He truly is remarkable.

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