Robert Field Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for engaging and working closely with a large group of salespeople to facilitate growing the CDI wine business portfolio through deeper penetration with restaurants and retailers across Fairfield County.Key Achievements:-Delivered consistent double-digit revenue, year-over-year for the past three years-Overachieved on numerous supplier goals-Spearheaded forging and managing the new relationships for CDI with Liquor Store North America. Exceeded sales goals by 25 percent in year one.

West Haven, Ct

Managed the overall new account acquisition and client retention efforts to increase the spirits portfolio. Helped accelerate the diversification for spirits sales to elevate the presence of New England Wine & Spirits at retail. Spirits business grew 78 percent.Key Achievements:-Actively researched and vetted potential new brands to represent and sell. (Acquired 7 brands over a year and a half)-Created go-to-market strategies and sell-in programs-Built sales team training programs-focused on mixology

Responsible for achieving sales growth across an extensive and ultra-competitive sales territory in upper-Fairfield County. Established New England Wines as a legitimate wine supplier that effectively competes against well-established, formidable competitors.Key Achievements:-Grew territory by 15 percent year-over-year-Established significant beachhead positions at several major retailers-Learned the subtleties and in's and out's of the wholesale business

Block Island, Rhode Island

Managed a busy and highly-profitable seafood restaurant on Block Island during the summers of 2005 and 2006.Key Achievements:-Oversight and management of a 20-person operation-Implemented training programs on service and up-selling techniques-Gained intimate understanding of the restaurant business