Award-winning management leader with a proven track record of exceeding performance objectives.

  Expert knowledge of the food and beverage industry, especially fine wines and spirits.

  Experience working closely with key stakeholders, from top Sommeliers to other industry influencers.

  Strong background training team members on best practices of the wine industry.

Territory Sales Representative, Eder Bros. Inc. Jan. 2011-Present

  Demonstrate expertise of the fine wines and spirits industry by building relationships with prospective and existing clients as well as co-workers.

  Gained the trust, confidence and respect of management to train new employees on best practices.

  Ranked as No. 1 sales associate three consecutive years (2013-2015) out of 46 team members.

  Earned Top Performer honors for growing territory to $2.6 million and increasing sales 30%.

Regional Account Manager, Hartford Provisions Co. 2009-2012

  Showcased competency and deep market knowledge of the foodservice distribution industry, including pricing, competitors and market trends.

  Communicate effectively over the telephone and in person with potential and existing clientele.

  Displayed solid oral presentation skills while demonstrating product usage and securing new accounts.

  Determined goods and services for sales, including prices and credit terms.

Regional Account Manager, US Foodservice 2005-2009

  Exceeded goals for this leading distributor, including quadrupling territory sales within the first 12 months.

  Built and maintained rapport with customers and demonstrated stellar follow up skills.

  Prepared estimates/bids; provided product samples/catalogs; and outlined credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates.

Sales Representative, Tropical Wines 2002-2005

  Showcased expertise of the wine industry by creating wine lists for some of the top restaurant in the South Florida area, from Broward to Dade Counties (Miami-Fort Lauderdale area).

  Increased sales 200% within 24 months by building relationships with the top Sommeliers in the area.

Sales Representative, Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc. 1998-2002

  Turned around an underperforming territory within 12 months to rank No. 1 in the district.

  Sold quinolone antibiotics, anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, and cholesterol lowering drugs to cardiologists, urologists, endocrinologists, pulmonologists and primary care physicians.

Sales Representative, Redhook Brewery/Dichello Distributors 1994-1998

  Executed marketing plans that increased sales of beers manufactured by Anheuser Busch and Redhook.

  Awarded national recognition for achieving the highest market increase in 1996-1997.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications, English minor, Southern Connecticut State University

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an award-winning management leader with a proven track record of exceeding performance objectives. For example, I have expert knowledge of the food and beverage industry, especially fine wines and spirits. In this capacity, I have experience working closely with key stakeholders, from top Sommeliers to other industry influencers. What s more, I have a strong background, training team members on best practices of the wine industry. Among my achievements:

  Ranked as No. 1 associate three consecutive years (2013-2015) out of 46 team members.

  Earned Top Performer honors for growing territory to $2.6 million and increasing sales 30%.

  Increased sales 200% within 24 months for a wine distributor by building relationships with Sommeliers.

  Exceeded goals for a leading food service distributor, quadrupling sales within 12 months.

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 to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

860-221-5119