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Fred Diedrich
New Milford,N.J.
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Summary
Dynamic sales and management professional seeking a position that offers growth opportunities while fostering strong, lasting client relationships. Proven ability to drive revenue and enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and strategic problem-solving. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to team success in a fast-paced environment. Eager to leverage expertise in sales strategies and client engagement to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Representative
Empire Merchants
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Increased sales volume for territory and added new customers via owner's request.
- Passed MBO quotas every month since initial employment.
- WSET Level 2 Wine certification with recognition.
- WSET Level 2 Spirits certification.
Wine Consultant
Monsieur Touton Selection
05.2011 - 08.2020
- Managed a national account which produced over 500K annually.
- Managed multiple self service wine selections for 5 airport lounges in 4 different states.
- Averaged approximately 2 million dollars in sales.
- Grew my sales territory an average of 20% each year of my tenure with Touton.
- Built relationships with two large restaurant groups in the NYC area, and garnered majority of their wine by the glass lists.
- Started with 20 customers, and built my client base to over 80+ customers.
- Specialized in opening on-premise accounts tailored towards Italian Wines.
Wine Consultant
Vignaioli Selection
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Started with no active clients, and built client base to over 30 active clients in NJ.
Wine Manager
Stew Leonard’s Vineyards of Clifton
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Responsible for growing private label sales in new retail wine store.
- Responsible for day to day operations. Merchandising, and maintenance of sales floor.
- Responsible for staff training.
Wine Associate/ Wine Manager
Total Wine & More
02.2002 - 06.2008
- Responsible for Winery Direct Sales percentage growth from 20% to over 50% (River Edge, and West Orange locations.)
- Responsible for day to day operations. Merchandising, and maintenance of sales floor.
- Responsible for staff training, and organizing wine tastings.
- HR representative in the store I was assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
St Peter’s College
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.06.1998
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Customer relationship building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Relationship building
- Customer Service-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Motivated team player
- Account management
- Goal oriented
- Team leadership
- excellent public speaker
Certification
WSET Certified Wine 2
WSET Certified Spirits 2
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sales Representative
Empire Merchants
02.2021 - 08.2025
Wine Consultant
Monsieur Touton Selection
05.2011 - 08.2020
Wine Consultant
Vignaioli Selection
05.2010 - 05.2011
Wine Manager
Stew Leonard’s Vineyards of Clifton
06.2008 - 05.2010
Wine Associate/ Wine Manager
Total Wine & More
02.2002 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
St Peter’s College
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