Manages retail and POS marketing for large multi-location and/or multi-state/nationally distributed accounts.

I am the East Coast Regional Manager for Grandstand Glassware, Apparel and Promotional Items. I primarily work with craft breweries to fulfill their branded glassware, apparel and promotional item needs. In addition to craft breweries, I work with distributors, wineries, distilleries, bars and growler stations. My duties include customer consultation on developing needs, yearly forecasting, fulfillment, branding ideas, customer visits and order processing.Job perks include meeting some really awesome folks, tasting some amazing beers, wines and spirits and helping small business owners with their branding needs.

Works with regional and national clients in improving marketing exposure, new product development, current product improvement, fundraising efforts, intranet site setup, strategic campaign implementation, direct marketing efforts.

Aquired new accounts and grew inherited accounts in the areas of printing, publishing, online journal applications and tools.

Worked with multiple non-profit organizations in the areas of journal advertising sales, marketing support, public relations and trade/industry show support.

Sold advertising and implemented fundraising opportunities for the best scientific journal in the endovascular realm (I'm admittedly biased). In addition, did some marketing and PR work as well. Attended and presented at industry meetings around the globe to funnel support towards endovascular research and education.

I challenge anyone to contend that working in retail is not one of the most valuable, stressful and "trial by fire" experiences of one's working years. Complete evaluations, schedule writing, customer service, ordering, inventory control, quality control, photo finishing lab duties.