Ryan Sheldon
Burlington,USA
Summary
Results-driven Beverage Sales Consultant with extensive experience managing key accounts and optimizing product placement. Demonstrated success in executing sales strategies that exceed revenue targets and enhance brand visibility in competitive retail and hospitality environments. WSET Level 2 certified.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant - Signature Division
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Norton, USA
01.2025 - 07.2026
- Consistently met and exceeded monthly, quarterly, and annual sales volume targets and brand distribution initiatives.
- Managed portfolio of premium wine and spirits brands, enhancing relationships with key regional accounts.
- Consulted account managers on purchasing strategies and inventory management, optimizing high-margin promotional campaigns.
- Deepened product knowledge across luxury and signature portfolios, educating client teams to enhance sales velocity.
Sales Consultant - Patriot Division
Horizon Beverage Company
Norton, USA
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed and executed sales strategies, consistently achieving sales quotas and driving territory growth.
- Negotiated premium floor space, end-cap displays, and feature placement, enhancing brand visibility and driving retail sell-through.
- Represented high-profile brand portfolios across high-volume, large-format accounts including Yankee Spirits and Liquor World.
Merchandiser
Anheuser-Busch
Medford, USA
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Built and maintained promotional displays, point-of-sale, and shelf resets to enhance product visibility across retail accounts.
- Coordinated delivery at accounts for shelf replenishment and effective stock rotation.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and rotation.
- Collaborated with sales teams to align merchandising strategies with market trends.
Warehouse Associate
Anheuser-Busch
Medford, USA
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Coordinated inventory selection and order staging to ensure timely fulfillment of daily delivery schedules.
- Operated forklifts to transport goods throughout the warehouse.
Sales Associate
Pure Hockey
Burlington, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Mystic Wine Shoppe
Arlington, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
Education
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Lowell
2015-201708-2026
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Skills
- Consultative sales
- Sales Forecasting
- Retail Space Negotiation
- Product promotion
- Portfolio & Brand Strategy
- Wine & Spirits Industry Knowledge
Timeline
Sales Consultant - Signature Division
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
01.2025 - 07.2026
Sales Consultant - Patriot Division
Horizon Beverage Company
04.2022 - 01.2025
Merchandiser
Anheuser-Busch
10.2018 - 04.2022
Warehouse Associate
Anheuser-Busch
04.2018 - 10.2018
Sales Associate
Pure Hockey
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sales Associate
Mystic Wine Shoppe
01.2015 - 01.2017
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Lowell
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines