Walter Joyce
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Objective ______________________________________________________________________
To secure a position that utilizes my experience in sales and marketing management, showcasing my talents in
generating new and incremental revenue, growing the customer base, and increasing operating profits.
Professional Experience __________________________________________________________
WINE BEER IMPORTS – CLEVELAND, OH
Account Manager, 2008 to Present
• Responsible for sales and marketing of a diverse portfolio of imported beers and wine.
• Expanded customer base to include multiple grocery chains.
• Met or exceeded sales quote on a monthly basis.
NAKED JUICE – CLEVELAND, OH
District Sales Manager, 2006 to 2008
• Developed and managed new and existing chain accounts throughout Northeast Ohio.
• Developed and supervised logistical operations, inventory, routing, and delivery for a
startup distributorship.
BUCKEYE DISTIBUTING/RED BULL ENERGY DRINK – CLEVELAND, OH
Regional Sales Manager, 2003 to 2006
• Instrumental in growing sales from an initial volume of 100,000 cases per year to over
1.1 million cases.
• Drove company sales volume to over 32 million dollars in 2005.
• Managed mid level chains and grocery accounts statewide.
• Negotiated yearly CMA agreements.
• Opened new revenue streams, including vending and non traditional accounts.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, and management of 5 District managers and 31
Account Managers.
Salesman, 2001 to 2003
• Cold called and opened the Northern Ohio market.
• Negotiated and implemented POS displays and incremental cold vault facings with
off premise chain accounts.
• Developed and nurtured customer relationships with key account decision makers in
mid level chain accounts.
• Top salesman in the state for 2003.
THE KIRBY COMPANY – CLEVELAND, OH
Director of Integrated Marketing, 1991 to 2001
• Managed and mentored a customer service and sales staff responsible for post sales
account management and after market supply sales.
• Increased departmental revenue by 2.5 million dollars annually.
• Developed and implemented a series of direct to consumer sales promotions, resulting
in an 8% response rate and 1000% ROI.
• Converted a 25% sales/call ratio at department start up to 42%.
Other Skills and Qualifications_____________________________________________________________
Certified by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control
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ACD reporting and functionality
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Education ______________________________________________________________________________
BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE – Berea, OH Music Education