JOHN KOCOUREK
Omaha,NE
Summary
Highly motivated sales professional with over 5 years of experience in territory account management, showcasing a strong ability to build lasting relationships and communicate effectively with clients, ready to take on a new role!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Lead
Republic National Distributing
Omaha, NE
07.2021 - Current
- Manage an On-Premise restaurant and retail wine and spirits territory of more than 100 Accounts in Omaha and surrounding areas
- Continuously grow account territory by 5% year over year
- Copywrite, create, and provide design instruction on marketing material for menus, features, events, and staff trainings
- Learn and continue education on over 20 different wine and spirit portfolios
- Plan and coordinate sampling events, dinners, expos, and supplier in-market work days
- Track and attain monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales quotas for all wine and spirit portfolios
- Proficiency in various software platforms including: Pocket Advantage, BrandMuscle, MyApps, Microsoft Sharepoint, Outlook, Excel and Word
Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Revitalized product display, marketing, and storage strategies, directly contributing to enhanced brand visibility and aesthetics, by closely collaborating with store managers to uphold quality and brand standards.
- Implemented innovative marketing through meticulous market analysis and strategic product placement.
- Strengthened partnerships with store management, ensuring alignment with corporate aesthetic and quality benchmarks, fostering an environment of trust and mutual success.
Inside Sales
Spirit World
Omaha, NE
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Adapted sales strategies to meet evolving customer and business needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance, by analyzing market trends and customer feedback.
- Provided exceptional support, achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, by promptly addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
- Utilized market research to identify emerging trends, compiling actionable insights that informed product placement strategies, significantly improving the shopping experience and driving revenue growth.
Bar Support
The Bellwether
Studio City, CA
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Elevated customer service standards in a high-pressure setting, achieving a notable increase in customer satisfaction and loyalty, by expertly managing simultaneous demands and maintaining a focus on quality interactions.
- Strengthened the brand's reputation for luxury and proficiency, leading to enhanced customer engagement and positive feedback, by orchestrating an atmosphere that balanced entertainment with exceptional service.
- Collaborated effectively with management and coworkers to streamline operations and improve the overall customer experience, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2010
Skills
- 5 years of sales experience with Republic National
- 5 years of account and territory management
- Brand development strategy
- Sales presentations focusing on product benefits
- Client relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Strong verbal skills
- Team building
Certification
WSET Level 2 in Wine
WSET Level 2 in Spirits
Timeline
Sales Lead
Republic National Distributing
07.2021 - Current
Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing
01.2021 - 07.2021
Inside Sales
Spirit World
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bar Support
The Bellwether
06.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications
University of Nebraska Omaha
Awards
- Duckhorn Wine Top On-Premise Salesman of Q4 2025
- Pint Nine On-Premise Salesman of the Year 2024
- Top New Belgium On-Premise Salesman Q4 2023, and Q2 2024