Michael Buttacavoli Email & Phone Number

A solutions-focused and self-motivated sales professional, I possess extensive wine and spirits experience including a 15+ year tenure with premier distributor Empire Merchants. Taking genuine ownership of client relationships, I am able to gain the trust of customers to both retain and grow accounts. I am a natural relationship builder who balances experience and intuition with thoughtful planning to maximize sales outcomes.During my time with Empire Merchants, I have been consistently ranked as a Top 10 Sales consultant while reliably expanding the Long Island territory. I attribute my sales success to delivering unmatched value, solutions-based services, consistency, and a level of client service that not only wins but retains accounts. I am skilled at fostering relationships with key decision makers and pride myself on listening to my clients, determining their needs, establishing confidence, and quickly developing trust. The ability to become a credible and trusted advisor is of paramount importance to me. Areas of Expertise: Wine & Spirits Distribution, Sales & Business Development, Territory Management & Expansion, Relationship Management, Sales Planning, Overcoming Objectives, Product Knowledge, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Merchandising & Promotions, Brand Visibility, Inventory Management, Supplier Relations

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  Suffolk County Community College

  Liberal Arts