Sales Representative for Hohensteins Inc. who covers St. Paul Minnesota. Our company focuses on Craft Beer growth as well as maintaining our relationships with larger breweries. We sell most of the top rated craft and domestic beers from America as well as top beers from Europe.Call on established accounts and try to create growth of my company through increased product distribution or product features.Maintain product displays with proper signage and current pricing.Create good relationships to further increase my presence in the accounts.Open new accounts that have either disconnected from the company or have newly opened.

Wine salesman on the floor of the store to help customers with product knowledge and suggestions.Provided Customer Service by helping customers on the floor as well as taking special orders and carrying out purchases to their automobile.Inventory control through help with ordering product and working with other Store Managers to maintain proper levels of inventory.Helped with wine events such as tastings and wine classes(i.e. wine and food pairings for the holidays).

Hospitality Position creating a "winning experience everytime for every guest".

Helped increase store sales 10% over a 2-year period in beer, liquor, wine and cordials.Increased wine sales 13% over a 2-year period.Worked and communicated with Sales Representatives on introducing new products and promotions.Excelled in public relations by taking part in TV, Radio, and Magazine interviews.Created and implemented a monthly staff training system that rewards employees.Helped produce large public tasting events such as Beerfest in Grand Forks, ND, Food and Wine Experience at the Grand Forks Women's Show, and took part in the Roger Maris Golf Tournement, held in Fargo, ND, by pouring for a Wine Tasting prior to a viewing of the movie "61".Held private wine tastings either at the store for customers or in homes for Fraternities and private parties.

Drove sales and profits 17% through educated product choice and sample promotion with vendor personnel.Led a Cigar tasting event at a local popular Irish Pub, which included a Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbon tasting.Helped produce a promotion at the Fargo Blues Fest, in ND, which included a team of Models to represent the "Flavours" of cigars that CAO International produces.Held a cigar tasting event on the Golf Course for celebrities and participants during the Roger Maris Golf Tournement held in Fargo, ND.

Provided and Maintained exceptional customer service through product knowledge, teamwork, and floor presence.Exhibited proper work ethic and leadership by cleaning, stocking, and merchandising, and job delegation.Demonstrated the ability to create teams and partnerships.

Greeted and served customers food and beverages.Received and answered orders over the phone and reservations.Prepared and served banquet facilities.