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Sara Scurich-Sample

Rancho Mission Viejo

Summary

A hardworking and highly motivated professional, eager to contribute combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Excels in leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives, whether working independently or as part of a team. Takes a resourceful and results-driven approach, passionate about fostering growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase volume.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist for Brown Forman

Republic National Distributing Company
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
  • Enhanced business and grew volume in targeted accounts.
  • Cultivated strong relationships within accounts to grow market share.
  • Facilitated effective communication between sales teams and management to ensure the successful execution and achievement of goals.
  • Increased volume for Brown Forman portfolio across multiple accounts within a short timeframe.
  • Maintained consistent follow-through with accounts, fulfilling all commitments.
  • Facilitated in-depth brand training programs to elevate staff expertise in the Brown Forman portfolio.

Assistant District Manager

Republic National Distributing Company
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Managed a team of4 employees by providing leadership, coaching, and feedback for improved performance
  • Conducted regular account visits to ensure RNDC standards were met and maintained
  • Collaborated with suppliers to create fresh new cocktail/wine ideas and LTO's that would help engage customers and boost sales
  • Utilized knowledge of company products and services to make recommendations and sell in products to gain market share
  • Communicated with customers to address questions, concerns, and needs and provide quality customer service

On Premise Sales Representative, Wine

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Worked hard to develop and maintain relationships with my accounts for the past2 years
  • Organized events such as wine tasting dinners to promote brand awareness at country clubs, resorts and restaurants
  • Provided exceptional customer service by always responding quickly and efficiently to my buyers on any comments, questions or concerns they had
  • Lead countless staff trainings in my accounts when new BTGs were brought in
  • Communicated with customers regarding inventory updates or delays in delivery schedules
  • Listened to and resolved any/all problems and complaints by customers regarding shipping, delivery, delays etc
  • Established long-term partnerships with suppliers through effective communication and executions of their brands
  • Collaborated with suppliers on programming to maximize brand visibility in the marketplace
  • Informed customers of new products we picked up and lost, as well as price changes

Sales Rep Merchandiser

Republic National Distributing Company
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for growing market share for RNDC
  • Built relationships and rapport with appropriate buyers in chain accounts
  • Fulfill those account's needs as they come up (build displays, use creative marketing visuals, etc)
  • Through continued training and education, coupled with my own research on RNDC products, store specific data, and monthly/weekly goals, I formed specific sales strategies and presentations to meet all sales targets that were needed
  • Once the product lands at the store, I build/design my own displays to make sure that it meets and exceeds what buyer's expectations were
  • Maintained my displays daily and made sure they are refilled and or when they are changed out, switch it out with more RNDC products
  • Achieved Rep-of-the-Month after only3 months of working for RNDC (July2021)

General Manager

Avila’s El Ranchito
05.2016 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for hiring new team members and training them in exceptional customer service, product and menu knowledge, and point of sales (POS) systems
  • Developed and curated the current cocktail menu that is being used at all13 locations
  • Had weekly meetings with on-premise sales reps to ensure a broad profile of wine and spirit brands and flavor profiles are always on hand for the restaurant
  • Lead all the quarterly staff meetings to ensure employees have the most up-to-date training on all aspects of the restaurant
  • Aided and motivated my staff to meet service and sales goals set forth by management
  • Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies

Saddleback College
06.2008

Skills

  • Team management
  • Wine & spirit training
  • Project management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Goal oriented/ self motivated
  • Strong communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Advanced customer & vendor sales techniques
  • Organizational skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Closing deals
  • Sales strategies
  • Industry knowledge
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • KPI tracking
  • Product knowledge
  • Budget monitoring

Awards/Certificates

Sales Rep of the month, July2021, WSET2 Certified, passed with Merit ,2022

Timeline

Specialist for Brown Forman

Republic National Distributing Company
06.2024 - Current

Assistant District Manager

Republic National Distributing Company
05.2024 - 06.2024

On Premise Sales Representative, Wine

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2022 - 04.2024

Sales Rep Merchandiser

Republic National Distributing Company
04.2021 - 12.2021

General Manager

Avila’s El Ranchito
05.2016 - 08.2021

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Studies

Saddleback College

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