Robert Janis Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio Area

Negotiated beer sales, representing regional, national, and local brands, in the highly competitive Craft Beer industry. Grew a rural southern Ohio territory over 40% in 2015. Adapted to larger suburban and subsequent urban territories, and grew sales an average of 15% 2016 through 2018. Developed strong relationships with key decision makers at over 200 on-premise and off-premise accounts. Executed both incentive and non-incentive based market plans and key objectives for over 40 individual suppliers. Created and delivered detailed sales presentations. Organized promotional events including tastings, tap takeovers, and festivals and utilized social media in effective event promotion.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Negotiated non-alcohol and wine sales with on-premise and off-premise accounts according to company objectives, and provided a mutual benefit to both company and customer. Grew over 60 individual brands through direct selling, promotions, samplings, visual marketing, and in working in conjunction with supplier representatives. Donated time as a volunteer with the Southwestern City Schools DECA program.

Managed the daily operations of a 24-hour store, employing fourteen associates, with $2.5 million/yr. in total merchandise sales. Exceeded return on investment goals on a new store and decreased store break-even point by 6 cents per gas gallon sold from 2008 to 2009. Developed six manager-trainees into successful Store Managers. Appeared in a regional ad campaign and Speedway television commercial.

Cleveland Ohio