Lori Mccarthy Email & Phone Number

Butler, Wisconsin

Experienced National Sales Manager for an established manufacturer / licensee of merchandise favorites such as drinkware, barware, recreation and home décor gift items. Ace is a long-time licensee for Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniels, Mossy Oak, Ford Motor Co., Chevrolet, Busted Knuckle Garage, plus other private label and proprietary consumer products. Our attention-grabbing, premium quality products feature upscale retail packaging, and are shelf-ready for easy placement and fast sales. MAKING COOL STUFF TO DECORATE YOUR LIFE!

Glendale, Wio

• Lead a sales team of five; consistently exceeding YOY sales and margin goals; managing approx. 40% of company sales volume.• Account management and sales of licensed drinkware and tailgate products to pro teams within the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS; selling to multiple channels including team venue, distributors, wholesalers, concessionaires, major retailers, grocery, and small gift accounts; sourcing and development of new channels.• Build strong internal and external relationships through a collaborative / partnership approach.• Trade Show Director, managing the logistics, staffing, and curation of trade show exhibits throughout the year, while tailoring an expansive product line to specific audiences.

Glendale, Wi

Glendale, Wi

• Voted Milwaukee A-List “1st Place - Best Arts & Crafts” retailer after one year in business.• Managed all aspects of business including inventory management, purchasing, and retail merchandising; responsible for hiring, supervision, training and development of sales associates.• Event and special promotion planning, from initial concept through execution and hosting;• Developed creative workshop and project classes; class instructor; small group coordinator.

• Managed five state territory with unique needs such as deposit laws and alcohol content limits; sales and customer service to distributors; forecasting and inventory management.• Developed and maintained effective, credible partnerships with breweries, distributors, marketing and field sales; secured additional orders to achieve brand volume shipment plans.• Analysis of retail market needs, inventory position, and production schedules; developed effective solutions for distributors, maximizing sales / minimizing cost while balancing needs of both customer and MBCo.• Researched, proposed and piloted first ever job-share at MBCo. within Inventory Analyst position.• Performance rewarded by multiple promotions and career advancement over tenure.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management, Gpa 3.91

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services