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Allison Corona

CHARLOTTE,NORTH CAROLINA

Summary

Results-oriented Retail Account Specialist with extensive experience in managing operations and driving growth. Skilled in developing strategies to meet organizational goals and enhance brand presence. Expertise includes strategic planning, profit and loss management, and team leadership, contributing to improved operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Premium Sales of Hospitality

PGA
USA
03.2021 - Current

Ryder Cup

PGA Championships

Masters

LIV Tour

  • Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration.
  • Facilitated support and guidance to colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Assessed customer needs promptly, ensuring timely and effective service.

Bar Manager/ Restaurant Front of the House Manager

The North Italia
Ballantyne, USA
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed bar operations, maintained liquor license, and negotiated supplier contracts to optimize inventory and service quality.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply reordering to maintain stock levels.
  • Developed budgets and set performance goals to drive revenue growth.
  • Hired and trained staff to deliver exceptional service to patrons.
  • Created schedules and resolved staffing conflicts to ensure peak hour coverage and service efficiency.
  • Established and enforced quality and safety controls throughout the establishment.
  • Executed promotional events to enhance customer engagement and boost patron attendance.
  • Maintained fun and safe atmosphere for patrons, contributing to weekly average revenue of $75,000.

On & Off Premise Retail Account Specialist- Dedicated Pernod Ricard Portfolio

SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE & SPIRITS
Charlotte, USA
11.2015 - 04.2021
  • Drive brand success via leadership selling against trade channels and actively supporting the selling efforts of sales reps, district managers, and key account specialists within the wholesaler.
  • Lead all parts of the sales process including targeting appropriate accounts, lead selling, education and positioning brands for success within the account.
  • Selling to accounts in trade channels including 104 Accounts in all of Uptown Charlotte NC.
  • Develop key account relationships that deliver measurable results.
  • Securing new placements and increasing brand presence, acting as a local brand expert.
  • Coordinated trade events and account tastings.
  • Tracked compliance for national account programs to ensure alignment with company standards and regulations.
  • Responsible for the development and success of supplier portfolio of Pernod Ricard Portfolio.
  • Doubled my sales portfolio all 3 years by beating the market by 1.5x each year.
  • Up 16.9% at the end of this FY18 Year, 3rd Highest in the ALD Division.
  • Top Performing Sales Associate of overall Portfolio in 2017 out of 177 Retail Associates in the -American Liberty Division for Pernod Ricard Portfolio.
  • Presented at the annual GSM meeting to represent Absolut for achieving 53% growth in my territory within nine months.
  • Provide detailed tracking reports of wholesaler performance against agreed to supplier objectives.

Education

Marketing Management Major -

Siena College
Loudonville, New York

Associate of Science - Marketing Management

Hudson Valley College
Troy, New York

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing Optimization
  • Customer engagement
  • Brand positioning
  • Profit and Loss Management
  • Strategic Planning and Analysis
  • Cross-functional Leadership and Collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Training and Development
  • Sales documentation
  • Hammer
  • Sniper
  • NABCA Report

Qualifications Summary

Methodical, results-driven, and performance-focused retail account specialist, with hands-on experience in overseeing diverse range of operations; encompassing core business process, goal oriented growth, and strong people skills. Armed with well-honed communication, analytical, and problem-solving aptitudes, essential in developing strategies and business plans to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Timeline

Premium Sales of Hospitality

PGA
03.2021 - Current

Bar Manager/ Restaurant Front of the House Manager

The North Italia
01.2021 - Current

On & Off Premise Retail Account Specialist- Dedicated Pernod Ricard Portfolio

SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE & SPIRITS
11.2015 - 04.2021

Marketing Management Major -

Siena College

Associate of Science - Marketing Management

Hudson Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Allison Corona