John Pollnow
Coon Rapids,MN
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, excelling in client relationship development and strategic sales execution. Adept at leveraging product knowledge to drive growth and enhance customer experiences, while effectively managing inventory and compliance in fast-paced environments. Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills ensure team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Built and maintained client relationships.
- Present and promote new and existing wine and spirits offerings while effectively communicating promotional programs to clients.
- Analyze market data and sales trends to identify growth opportunities and develop account-specific strategies.
- Execute brand activation programs and promotional initiatives in alignment with supplier goals and marketing objectives.
- Translate product knowledge into sales results.
Portfolio Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Built and maintained client relationships.
- Executed strategic sales plans for Pernod Ricard brands across key accounts.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to recommend optimizations and identify growth opportunities.
- Coordinated brand initiatives, staff training, and merchandising execution with suppliers and internal teams.
Bartender/Manager
Alary's Bar
St. Paul, MN
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided high-quality service in a fast-paced alcohol-regulated environment.
- Tracked inventory, balanced cash, and ensured ID verification and compliance.
- Led opening/closing procedures and compliance tracking for gaming systems.
Front of House Manager
Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
Blaine, MN
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Oversaw daily operations including staff scheduling and inventory reconciliation.
- Supervised staff and maintained high customer service standards.
- Managed pull tab/e-tab compliance and coordinated vendor and guest interactions.
Education
GED -
Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge, MN06-2007
Skills
- Client relationship development
- Salesforce proficiency
- Lead generation and prospecting
- Self-sufficiency
- Product knowledge and presentation
- Time management and prioritization
- Retail operations compliance
- Inventory control
- Regulated sales expertise
- Staff recruitment
- Training and scheduling
- Customer experience leadership
- Team supervision
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- WSET 2 Spirits
- Responsible Beverage Server Certification
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
06.2023 - 05.2025
Portfolio Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bartender/Manager
Alary's Bar
01.2018 - 01.2021
Front of House Manager
Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
01.2009 - 01.2018
GED -
Cambridge-Isanti High School
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