Max Steininger

After fifteen years immersed in Oklahoma’s beverage-alcohol trade—culminating in the ground-up construction and launch of Squeeze Inn Nightclub in Tahlequah—I am excited to bring my retail, inventory, and customer-service expertise to the Chiefs Liquor team in Wagoner.

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE

• 15 Years Industry Mastery | Wholesaler relations, pricing strategy, regulatory compliance

• Ground-Up Project Leadership | Squeeze Inn (2024 – 2025) built in 16 months, on budget

• Proven Revenue Driver

• Community Connector | Built loyal followings through tastings, events, and social media

• Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
• Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
• Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
• Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
• Planned and executed strategies to increase customer loyalty and retention.
• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

• Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
• Tracked purchasing, sales and marketing.