Natalie Schad
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience in customer relationship management and territory growth. Known for maintaining high offering percentages with retail floor space, shelves, and ON premise lists while exceeding competition. Committed to leveraging strong ideas and communication skills to drive customer engagement and loyalty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Rapid City, South Dakota
08.2012 - Current
- 15 years Liquor & Wine sales experience
- grew my current 7yr territory into double % despite a soft market
- maintained high percentage of offerings on ON premise lists, outperforming competition
- Developed strong relationships with key customers to enhance customer loyalty regardless of product
- Executed effective merchandising strategies, creating appealing display presentations and shelf sets.
Merchandiser
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Coordinated promotional displays that increased customer engagement and generated sales
- Organized sales representatives' tasting and demo schedules to enhance product visibility.
- Organized launch parties for key suppliers, enhancing brand visibility in the market
- Created seasonal menus and specials that boosted sales in on-premise locations
- organized and distributed POS to the general market/sales reps statewide
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2004
Skills
- Sales development
- Customer relationship management
- Territory management
- Sales forecasting
- Promotional planning
- Retail marketing
- Product knowledge
- Performance improvement
- Excel proficiency
- Google Workspace proficiency
- WSET II certification
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Visual merchandising
References
- Stacy Austin, Boyds GM #605-430-1785
- Alec Waby, Mr Liquor GM #605-858-0272
- Barry Bowar, Retail/GM #701-640-8253
- Teresa Cortney, Blue Bell Lodge GM #605-891-9305
- Farzad Farrokhi, Culinary Director WR Hospitality #605-929-4597
Timeline
Sales Representative
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
08.2012 - Current
Merchandiser
REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
03.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Painting
University of South Dakota