High performing and results-driven sales professional with over 8 years of experience within the beverage industry. Proven ability to execute go-to-market strategies, manage key relationships, and drive revenue growth in competitive markets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager - Delicato
RNDC
07.2023 - Current
Execute go-to-market strategies within a targeted account universe to support supplier objectives and increase market share.
Lead sales planning and performance, adjusting strategies to drive measurable results across key accounts.
Manage and build strong relationships with key customers, working closely with the sales team, management, and the supplier.
Deliver high-impact brand and producteducation and training sessions to increase visibility and awareness.
Achieving and exceeding both distributor and supplier monthly and quarterly KPI’s.
Manage communication from Director of Sales and Regional Manager to align on strategic execution.
Market Development Representative
The Sazerac Company
02.2021 - 07.2023
Trained and mentored 10+ new hires throughout the Northeast, consistently enhancing their business acumen, product knowledge, solution selling strategies, and customer relationship management
Created custom sales materials and presentations for Northeast utilization, resulting in increased sales performance and brand awareness
Managed solutions to grow assigned 80+ accounts business, while driving results that deliver market share growth for 250+ Sazerac brands
Built brands by utilizing consumer and category trends to educate customers, solve problems and maximize sales
Achieved volume objectives for brand state priorities
Planned and implemented programs to deliver distribution, merchandising, display, and retail promotional objectives
Developed mutually valuable relationships with assigned customers, through understanding their key needs and requirements
Led communication between key customers, distributors, and internal teams
Sales & University Support
Red Bull North America
10.2020 - 02.2021
Sold, opened, and negotiated to drive new distribution and increase university and in-market sales execution
Secured availability and visibility of Red Bull by driving reach and awareness with consumers in priority venues
Executed sales meetings for accounts in Upstate NY territories (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse)
Brand Ambassador - Team Lead
Red Bull North America
05.2017 - 10.2020
Co-managed 7 employees to assure company standards are being met
Analyzed business plans to drive product trial toward business objectives and increase new consumer sampling
Created a tool to manage local resource allocation based on national strategy and Business Unit KPIs
Assisted with execution of local and national trial-driving and collegiate “big moment” campaigns in collaboration with the Consumer Collecting Specialist
Supported on-premise and off-premise accounts to ensure optimal product placement to drive short term sales