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Highly driven individual embracing a detail-oriented, clearly focused, and empathetic management style for a $14M sales territory covering both the on and off premise channels in the metro Chicago market. While aggressively growing sales in all key metrics, year-over-year, is the pinnacle of business achievement, the growth, professional outlook, and skill development among team members at Winebow continues to be my primary focus for long-term team building and professional growth. Job Specifics:-Direct Manager for a team of 8 sales professionals in Chicago and North Shore accounts. -Analytics-driven manager using custom data sets to form and maintain pro-growth initiatives. -Responsible for budgeting and attaining fiscal year goals in excess of $14M.-60/40 on/off premise sales ratio.-A balanced mix of chain business to independent restaurant and retail.-Specializing in sales across all price points from value to blue-chip level wines and spirits.-Spirits focused at all times helping drive item influence in market and POD growth across all segments of the business. -Excellent communication skills within current supplier network and internal co-workers. With 18 years of experience in the fine wine and spirits business, I am fortunate to have had so many wonderful experiences working with many talented and unique individuals over the years and look forward to more as we enter a new chapter and decade in the drinks business.I reside on Chicago's Northwest side with my wife and two daughters.

Listed skills include Wine, Food, Wine Tasting, Alcoholic Beverages, and 7 others.