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Maximilian Schmidt

Chicago,IL

Summary

Proven sales professional with a track record of achieving $1.8 million in annual growth. Expertise in client relationship management and data insights utilization to drive strategic initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Smith + Nephew
Chicago, Illinois
05.2024 - Current

Achieved $1.8 million in annual sales growth, exceeding company-wide biologics targets.

Cultivated relationships with physicians and clinical teams, enhancing collaboration with leadership to improve patient outcomes.

Utilized data insights to refine treatment protocols for key clinical stakeholders.
Facilitated rapid adoption of innovative technology in acute and outpatient settings.

Maintained outreach to potential clients and strengthened connections with existing customers, driving increased sales opportunities.

Sales Specialist

Medline
Chicago, Illinois
02.2022 - 05.2024

• Drove incremental dollar sales of over $3.6M in surgical glove sales in Acute Care and Ambulatory Surgery Center sales channels.
• Grew ASC sales channel over 34% in 2022, contributed 4.5% growth of adjusted gross margin and grew Acute Care $1.75M in FY23.
• Executed an average of 3.5 projects per week concurrently to ensure pipeline was consistently full and contributing to KPI success.

Territory Manager

Sazerac Company
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 02.2022

• Grew portfolio of 13 brands (28.4%), focus brands Fireball (34.8%), 99 Brand (22.4%), Platinum 7X Vodka (24.4%) over 12 months.

• Managed 31 independent retailers to properly execute key CPG merchandising initiatives, drive volume and dollar sales for Sazerac.

Territory Manager

Milestone Brands
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 05.2020

• Drove 13.1% overall sales growth, increased point of distribution growth 7% in Illinois.

• Executed weekly out of market sales blitzes, contributing 75+ points of distribution and contributing to 20%+ sales growth in the Midwest.

Territory Manager

Stone Brewing
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Grew Stone Brewing brands +6% in Wisconsin in 2018, +2% in Chicago in 2018; kept brand well ahead of wholesaler trend in 2019.

Account Manager

Lakeshore Beverage
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • • Planned, executed promotional activities, gained point of sale placements, to support 12% incremental volume growth on established Anheuser-Busch brands, 8% on Craft Beer portfolio, while simultaneously nurturing and establishing new retail relationships.
  • Managed client relationships and ensured satisfaction with products and services.
  • Developed strategic account plans to align with client goals and needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address client inquiries and issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

DePaul University
Chicago
06-2016

Skills

  • Account management
  • Client relationship management
  • Sales growth
  • Sales development
  • Market analysis
  • Territory development
  • Strategic planning
  • Data insights utilization
  • Negotiation skills
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Product knowledge

Timeline

Account Manager

Smith + Nephew
05.2024 - Current

Sales Specialist

Medline
02.2022 - 05.2024

Territory Manager

Sazerac Company
11.2020 - 02.2022

Territory Manager

Milestone Brands
07.2019 - 05.2020

Territory Manager

Stone Brewing
06.2018 - 07.2019

Account Manager

Lakeshore Beverage
02.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

DePaul University
Maximilian Schmidt