*** Relocating to Southern California in California starting Aug. 26, 2017 ***

  Accomplished sales leader with xxxxxxre than six years of valuable, hands-on experience in the wine industry.

  Proxxxxxxted to positions of greater responsibility for stellar results-achieved with Classique Wine & Spirits.

  Consistently met or exceeded sales performance objectives, including while working closely with customers.

  Proven track record of planning events to thank customers and to create a mexxxxxxrable customer experience.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

> New Business Development > Team Management > Merchandising

> Customer Service > Staff Training > Inventory Control

> Competitor/Market Analysis > Marketing/Proxxxxxxtions > Negotiations

> Event Planning > Problem Solving > Staff Management

Classique Wine & Spirits Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Apr. 2010-Present

Southwest Xxxxxx Sales Manager (June 2014-Present)

  Sell and market xxxxxxre than 600 wine labels and spirits across 30 categories.

  Visit up to 14 new or existing retail store accounts on a daily basis in Southwest Xxxxxx.

  Create wine tasting and special events to increase sales and brand awareness, including fundraisers for charity.

Achievements:

  Boosted sales from $9,400 to $325,000 within just 18 xxxxxxnths.

  Honored as  Market Watch Retailer of the Year.

  Earned a sales incentive trip to France in 2016 for stellar performance.

Territory Sales Manager (Apr. 2010-June 2014)

  Increased sales up to 26% each xxxxxxnth since 2010.

  Achieved the highest xxxxxxnthly increase 110%.

Previously:

Banquet Lead/Sales, McCormick & Schmick s Seafood Kansas City, XXXXXX Apr. 2007-July 2010

  Consistently met or exceeded sales performance expectations while securing customers to host on-site events.

Bar Manager, Bonefish Grill Kansas City, XXXXXX Feb. 2005-Apr. 2007

  Showcased stellar leadership skills while managing a diverse and talented team of restaurant employees.

General Manager, Pacific Grill Kansas City, XXXXXX Jan. 2004-Feb. 2005

  Led all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including drafting an operations manual.

Assistant Food & Beverage Director, National Golf Club Kansas City, XXXXXX Sept. 2000-Mar. 2003

  Coordinated wine and merchandise donations for tournaments that raised xxxxxxney for local charities and created special events for loyal members on a xxxxxxnthly basis.

Shift Manager, Argosy Casino Riverside, XXXXXX Oct. 1997-Apr. 2000

  Managed a large group of employees and ensured guests were provided with an exceptional experience.

Dear Human Resource Manager:

I am relocating to Southern California and will be visiting the area starting on Aug. 26, 2017. Therefore, with this letter, I wish to express my sincere interest in becoming your next (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE) and would welcome an on-site interview.

As my accompanying resume indicates, I am an accomplished sales leader with xxxxxxre than six years of valuable, hands-on experience in the wine industry. During this period, I ve been proxxxxxxted to positions of greater responsibility for stellar results-achieved with Classique Wine & Spirits. For example, I ve consistently met or exceeded sales performance objectives, including while working closely with customers. Additionally, I have a proven track record of planning events to thank customers and to create a mexxxxxxrable customer experience. Axxxxxxng my achievements:

  Boosted sales from $9,400 to $325,000 within just 18 xxxxxxnths as Southwest Xxxxxx Sales Manager.

  Honored as  Market Watch Retailer of the Year as Southwest Xxxxxx Sales Manager.

  Earned a sales incentive trip to France in 2016 for stellar performance.

  Increased sales up to 26% each xxxxxxnth since 2010.

In my current role as Southwest Xxxxxx Sales Manager, I sell and market xxxxxxre than 600 wine labels and spirits across 30 categories. I visit up to 14 new or existing retail store accounts on a daily basis and also create wine tasting and special events to increase sales and brand awareness, including fundraisers for charity.

My earlier career experience includes managing and training teams while working in a variety of capacities for leading restaurants in the Kansas City, XXXXXX area.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx