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Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsible for a territory comprised of 80 accounts and a portfolio with over 100 brands including Grey Goose, Jack Daniel’s, Bacardi, and Red Bull.• Sucessful Sales Representative with annual sales over $1.5M, with the primary goal of exceeding expectations and growing business within territory.• Excellent business-to-business sales skills and talents, with comprehensive knowledge in brand imaging, product presentations, pricing, and promotions.• Executed brand-building promotional activities and marketing to grow new line extensions of portfolio.• Proven ability to exceed targeted goals for key suppliers on a constistent basis.• Maintaining and growing current business by developing strong and professional relationships with the owners, buyers, and managers.• Successful completion of an extensive sales training program and advanced product knowledge course, finishing in the top 5% of the class.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Lead all aspects of banquette sales and execution and daily operations management of restaurant• Implemented a focused banquette sales plan resulting in an increase of 80K to annual restaurant revenue.• Created happy hour program that increased sales 10% and attracted new clientele with a sustained interest in the restaurant.• Launched training program for servers and front of house support staff, resulting in consistent service excellence as measured by Open Tables “Diner’s Choice” 2010, 2011.

Led all aspects of business development and management for $3M upscale restaurant. This includes all revenue driving actions, front line management of 50+ employees, financial forecasting, and annual budget planning and execution.• Increased annual sales year over year by 15% ($2.4 to $3.2M) across a 4 year period.• Leveraged relationships with suppliers to keep variable cost, inventory and waste below industry norms, while increasing profit margins by 10%.• Delivered annual operating plan to Corporate office – plan included budget, cost control measures, payroll, general accounting, and full profit and loss statement.

Responsible for a territory encompassing Los Angeles County, off premise chain division locations with an annual revenue target of $5M• Active account management for 50+ customers ranging in size from$500K to $2.5M in annual sales.• Effectively utilized product presentation, point of sale, competitor analysis, and product education to achieve a increase of 10% in market penetration during a 12 month business cycle.• Increased sales by 8% per year.