Bob Watson Email & Phone Number

Results oriented Sales and Marketing Professional, with a strong reputation of being an innovative top producer, with solid management experience and well developed expertise in sales and marketing. Possess proven expertise in identifying and capturing market opportunities to accelerate business expansion, increase revenue, and maximize gross profits for the organization.

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  Sales Manager

  Manhattan Beer Distributors

  Sep 2005 - Present - Greater New York City Area

  • Supervised 10 sales representatives covering Manhattan many restaurants, bars and night clubs with their beverages needs.• Responsible for generating weekly reporting for senior management in order to track new draft lines established, new and existing accounts visited per week, and quality control of beer meeting required code.• Managed all aspects of certain events in New York City such as the Food & Wine Show, In order to promote various brands the company distributes.• On a weekly basis, coordinate meetings with customers and suppliers in order to maintain customer satisfaction standards throughout the account base. • Sold and maintain approximately 200 business accounts per route throughout New York City territory. This effort involved obtaining and selling new product orders of beverages such as beer, water, and soda and wine and spirits. • Assist with the development of all monthly marketing strategies geared at growing sales through all product lines.• Assist beverage manufacturers with all aspects of promoting new beverage product launches throughout the respective territory.Accomplishments:• In 2016, increased revenues by 15 % vs. the prior year, which was recognized as one of the top producers for the company.

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  Iona College

  Business Administration And Management, General