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Risa Savage

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Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Experienced in marketing strategies, brand management, and sales planning. Proficient in product growth, managing inventory, and sales tracking to optimize market gain. Exceptional success managing multiple accounts and gaining product placement. Thorough in monitoring the market and capitalizing on new opportunities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Salesperson

Breakthru Beverage
04.2024 - Current
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to maximize revenue generation.
  • Drove brand success by expanding knowledge across multiple brands, optimizing placements for maximum impact
  • Developed and nurtured relationships skillfully, securing favorable terms for both company and client.
  • Grew market share by strategically targeting an untapped and emerging territory
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Achieved top-three sales rankings multiple times throughout my career, demonstrating consistent excellence in performance.

Spirits Manager

B&B Distributors
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating, building, and managing spirit portfolio through all phases of both new and existing spirits
  • Increase sales 70%
  • Planned and implemented marketing strategies for each individual product
  • Worked closely with suppliers to execute brand development and market longevity through product launches and branding campaigns
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
  • Developed strong rapport with on-premise and off-premise accounts to promote product sales and generate brand awareness
  • Emphasized product details based on analysis of consumers' needs to gain placements and perpetuate sales

Bar Manager

T&Z Asian Concept LLC
04.2016 - 10.2022
  • Strategized plans to increase annual bar revenue by 25% through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
  • Conducted weekly inventories of bar and drink supplies
  • Increased profits with enhanced inventory oversight and strategic pricing adjustments.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Bar Manager/Assistant Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Managed largest Bar in Market Territory for TRH
  • Increased bar sales yearly
  • Implemented quality control initiatives while creating house-made cocktails, juice and preparations to reduce downtime and increase revenue by cutting costs.
  • Maximized customer service by contributing to staff training procedures, overseeing operations, and resolving issues.
  • Managed all bar inventory
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
01.2013 - 05.2016

Skills

Market Strategy Development

Product Promotion

Brand Development

Strategic Planning

Promotional Events

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

VIP Salesforce Software

IDig Report Builder

Product Recruitment

Relationship Building

Timeline

Salesperson

Breakthru Beverage
04.2024 - Current

Spirits Manager

B&B Distributors
03.2021 - Current

Bar Manager

T&Z Asian Concept LLC
04.2016 - 10.2022

Bar Manager/Assistant Manager

Texas Roadhouse
01.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Winthrop University
01.2013 - 05.2016
Risa Savage.