Experienced Wholesale and Retail Sales & Marketing ProfessionalHighly motivated results driven professional with extensive experience successfully planning, developing and executing sales and marketing strategies
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager Southeast/Midwest
Kirin Brewery of America
Orlando, Florida
11.1991 - Current
Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast/MidwestResponsible for 20 key wholesalers in 7 statesConducted annual planning meetings to establish sales/distribution goalsworked with wholesaler high end teams on a regular basis to assist in achieving set goals. Division Director EastManaged 7 Region Managers
General Sales Manger
Jim Taylor Distributing
Orlando, FL
08.1987 - 10.1991
Overall management of local Beer wholesaler with focus on import brands. Development of yearly planning of sales inclusive of sales, marketing, budgets, training and new brand introductions
General Manager
7-Up Company
Boston, MA
03.1981 - 06.1987
Directed all sales activity for 5 county area 21 employees
Hiring training and personnel development
Responsible for new brand introductions and strategies
Route management
E-5
USMC
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.1978 - 12.1981
Education
Business
Northeastern University
Skills
Sales and Marketing Strategy
Brand Building
Key Account Management
On/Off Premise Promotions New Business Development
Wholesaler Management
Team Leadership
National AccountsSales Training and Development