Sales & Marketing in the On-Premise Bar & Restaurant, Hospitality, Printing & Packaging and the Event IndustriesLicensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate - 2021Licensed Florida Life & Health Insurance Agent - 20222Creator & Manager of LinkedIn Group - Beer Industry MembersJames brings 30 years of experience & passion in the Hospitality Industry from Beverage Sales & Marketing to Technology Products.He is an accomplished solution driven manager with 25+ years of comprehensive experience and proven leadership skills in sales, marketing, operations and management. A record of increased responsibility with ability to quickly analyze issues and produce fact based decisions. Consistent driver of significant gains in sales, revenue and profit through strategic direction and leadership. Excel in assessing market conditions, brand opportunities and trend analysis, gaining immediate understanding of needs and recommending solutions.James comes with extensive and diverse industry knowledge resulting from a wide range of management level positions with large and small companies. Strong On-Premise experience inclusive of manufacturer, distributor & supplier levels. Over 10+ years of managing direct reports & teams in a multi city networks that continuously over delivered business results. Multiple years of experience calling on and managing services for Bar & Restaurant Managers, GM’s and Owners.Highly adept at building sales teams. Strong leadership and coaching skills, strategic development & account planning, forecasting, new business development and "go-to-market" strategies.Specialties: Expert in business development, customer relationships, brand marketing business planning, On-Premise account & sales team development. Extensive experience with internal process development, training, analytical skill enhancement, accountability measurement, and translating business needs into solutions while maximizing On-Premise execution focusing on total brand portfolio performance.