ERIC RIZZIO
Brand Sales Specialist
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Brand sales professional with track record of driving brand growth and customer engagement. Known for strong collaboration skills and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proficient in market analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Sales Specialist
Specialized Bicycle Components
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2024 - Current
- Lead sales operations across three U.S. territories, overseeing 100+ bicycle retailers and driving achievement of monthly sales targets, contributing to a combined annual sales goal of $14.5 million.
- Serve as a strategic partner and business advisor, ensuring retailers effectively represent the full product portfolio, launch new products successfully, and negotiate favorable order terms.
- Facilitate consultative sales meetings with key decision-makers, presenting sales programs and aligning strategies to meet individual retailer needs.
Outside Sales Representative
Trek Travel
Remote
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Conduct engaging and informative live Zoom sales presentations, showcasing our exceptional cycling vacations
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and demonstrate expert product knowledge during sales presentations
- Collaborate with marketing team to create visually appealing and persuasive presentations
- Adapt virtual sales techniques, fostering brand awareness and generating leads through presentations
- Remote
Project Manager
Britten Inc.
Traverse City, Michigan
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed complex construction projects, ensuring continued relationship with key accounts
- Defined project schedule, set clear expectations to ensure timeline is understood amongst team
- Navigated roadblocks, driving timely decisions and implementing solutions
- Input and monitored metrics within Salesforce, ensuring success throughout project lifecycle
Cycling Guide
Trek Travel
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated 6-day cycling vacations for 10-20 guests in various regions across the United States
- Managed trip itinerary, and coordinated logistics, communicated with guests and sub-contractors
- Addressed individual guests needs while ensuring enjoyable atmosphere for everyone
- Achieved 4.96/5.00 satisfaction rating from 100+ guests taken on trip
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively convey complex topics in a digestible manner to diverse audiences.
Licensed Director
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Company Leader in Sales, generated $650K annual revenue
- Appointed to manage, develop, and implement pricing strategies for all funeral merchandise offered
- Industry recognized – Top-10 performer, 100% Overall Customer Satisfaction Club
- Conducted OSHA training sessions for all funeral home staff
Assistant Director
Fassbender-Swanson Funeral Home
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Led re-branding efforts and developed marketing material
- Led website overhaul, collaborated with web developers to ensure timely implementation
- Created social media presence, generated, and updated relevant content to drive traffic
- Managed cemetery headstone sales, including pricing, ordering, billing, and coordinating delivery
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Community College
Des Moines, IA01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northern Michigan University
Marquette12.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Salesforce
- MS Office Suite
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Outlook, SharePoint, Projects
- Brand awareness
- Sales strategies
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- B2B
Timeline
Brand Sales Specialist
Specialized Bicycle Components
04.2024 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
Trek Travel
08.2023 - 03.2024
Project Manager
Britten Inc.
08.2023 - 01.2024
Cycling Guide
Trek Travel
08.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Director
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
01.2016 - 08.2022
Assistant Director
Fassbender-Swanson Funeral Home
01.2011 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Des Moines Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Northern Michigan University