Ryan Heeke Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Over the last eight years I have led a group of 4 business development managers to help identify distribution and marketing opportunities throughout the state of Kentucky in the bar/restaurant segment of the liquor industry. I was also the point person between Suntory Global and the dedicated sales team that sold the Suntory Global portfolio. Other responsibilities included identifying ROI, budget risk management, risk mitigation, point of sale purchasing and goal planning.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Served as a subject matter expert and provided consultancy to multiple on- and off-premise accounts on how to improve sales/purchase plans and product visibility in the market. I was responsible for growing distribution, volume and visibility for Moet-Hennessy's high-end portfolio of products in the on and off-premise in Kentucky. I led numerous on and off-site tastings and trainings for champagne, cognac and still wine. Worked directly with some of the top liquor retailers in the state ranging from Northern Kentucky to Paducah to grow the MHUSA footprint. I also coordinated work withs with sales consultants from various parts of the state.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Made sales calls to a defined territory in both the on and off-premise in the liquor industry. Responsible for distribution and volume growth goals within territory as well. Utilized POS to gain incremental displays in the off-premise and utilized menu strategy to gain menu share in bars/restaurants.

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Cold called business to solicit supplemental insurance needs.