Nick Iacuzzo, Mba Email & Phone Number

Responsible for increasing velocity of Pernod Ricard brands in key accounts within the Western New York region. The position focused on getting the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of brands in the best position to be ordered by consumers. My responsibilities included:• Driving brand success through leadership selling, supporting sales consultants and district managers, and collaborating with key business partners and stakeholders• Leading all steps through the sales journey, which includes… Show more Responsible for increasing velocity of Pernod Ricard brands in key accounts within the Western New York region. The position focused on getting the Pernod Ricard USA portfolio of brands in the best position to be ordered by consumers. My responsibilities included:• Driving brand success through leadership selling, supporting sales consultants and district managers, and collaborating with key business partners and stakeholders• Leading all steps through the sales journey, which includes targeting appropriate accounts, lead selling, education, and positioning brands for high value product success with all customers within my account universe• Monitoring field implementation and execution of programs within key accounts to ensure product pricing and promotion• Working with field leadership on updating programming and brand priorities, brand standards and best practices - leading to successful execution in the market• Providing detailed KPI reports of wholesaler performance against agreed-to supplier benchmarks• Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with customers that ensure brand loyalty and customer longevity• Creating and implementing systems that improve workflow • Creating, coordinating, and attending on-site promotional functions at established customer accounts (e.g., winemaker dinners, product launches, and tastings) Show less

Assisted in running the entire business operation, including overseeing all essential daily store operations, managing expenses and sales growth for maintained profitability, and monitoring and ensuring regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and employee development. My responsibilities also included:• Managing and executing the purchasing process between our business and thirty distributors • Executing the hiring process for all Part-Time and Full-Time employees•… Show more Assisted in running the entire business operation, including overseeing all essential daily store operations, managing expenses and sales growth for maintained profitability, and monitoring and ensuring regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and employee development. My responsibilities also included:• Managing and executing the purchasing process between our business and thirty distributors • Executing the hiring process for all Part-Time and Full-Time employees• Continuously gaining relevant brand and product knowledge to help improve the customer experience• Designing and executing updated store layout plans to enhance the customer shopping experience and store flow• Leading performance management and development through accountability• Mentoring and developing employees for long-term career success within the organization Show less

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Responsible for managing the operations of the Seafood Department. My responsibilities included:• Developing strategic plans to grow sales, highlight company priorities, and meet financial and freshness goals• Offering unique and high-quality products to customers and sharing my culinary knowledge with them• Mentoring and developing employees for long-term career success within the organization• Cultivating a team culture built on providing knowledge-based service to… Show more Responsible for managing the operations of the Seafood Department. My responsibilities included:• Developing strategic plans to grow sales, highlight company priorities, and meet financial and freshness goals• Offering unique and high-quality products to customers and sharing my culinary knowledge with them• Mentoring and developing employees for long-term career success within the organization• Cultivating a team culture built on providing knowledge-based service to customers• Interviewing and hiring new candidates to the Seafood team Show less

Responsible for managing store operations during early morning, late evening, nighttime and weekend hours; and in the absence of store or department managers. My experience in managing such a high-volume business taught me how to make impactful business decisions, to lead and develop employees, as well as to create systems that help operations run efficiently. My experience included:• Overseeing the staffing, scheduling, training and development of a team of Front End employees and new… Show more Responsible for managing store operations during early morning, late evening, nighttime and weekend hours; and in the absence of store or department managers. My experience in managing such a high-volume business taught me how to make impactful business decisions, to lead and develop employees, as well as to create systems that help operations run efficiently. My experience included:• Overseeing the staffing, scheduling, training and development of a team of Front End employees and new Service Team Leaders; providing timely feedback as well as annual performance reviews• Ensuring department tasks are prioritized and completed efficiently• Proactively responding to customer and employee requests for assistance and identifying other service needs throughout the store• Providing incredible customer service by assisting departments with any customer concerns or complaints using judgment to satisfy customers• Acting as a resource for departments facing operational issues• Educating and ensuring team members are properly handling products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines• Assisting with the development and implementation of special store/community eventsIn addition, I took on additional responsibilities within my store and the Buffalo Division. This experience included:• Training and developing new members of management• Conducting interviews and hiring new candidates to the company• Creating a comprehensive system to simplify the operations of the maintenance departments of our stores in the Buffalo Division. Using existing systems as a framework, I developed a program that was implemented into our thirteen stores to create consistency in regards to processes, standards, and responsibilities. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, Senior

High School