Aaron W. Davis
**** ******** ******, **. ****, MN 55104
651-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-davis-069a1a10/
SUMMARY
A sales professional proficient in developing and maintaining strong customer relationships with a solid background in sales and client satisfaction. Possess highly developed negotiating and communication skills with significant expertise in creating brand awareness.
EXPERIENCE
Rayven Incorporated, St. Paul, MN Inside Sales Representative 06/2017 - Present
Custom Coater and manufacturer of silicone release liners and PSA formulated products.
Regional sales responsibility serving customers in SE US region.
Actively utilized Visual CRM to build customer relationships and increase revenue.
Aggressively prospected new business opportunities in assigned region.
Gabes by the Park, St Paul, MN Server/Bartender 01/2015 - 06/2017
Restaurant and bar serving great American food with a variety of craft beers, premium beers and fine wines.
Energetic Food Server and Bartender with over 2 years’ experience in a range of customer – oriented service roles.
Southern Wine & Spirits, MN Sales Representative 01/2012 - 06/2013
Premium beverage distributor of world-class wines and leading spirits brands.
Consistently ranked in top 5% of sales reps for new placements on all supplier new product launches.
Generated over $100,000 in new business in first year of employment.
Managed 75 Off-Premise accounts in Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
J&M Heritage Imports, Atlanta, GA Regional Sales Manager 2009 - 2011
Cognac importer with a variety of product offerings. Over one million bottles sold annually.
Responsible for managing sales distribution in MN/ND/SD.
Accomplished over 70% distribution in targeted accounts of designated region
Attained new distribution in 63 combined On and Off Premise accounts in first three months.
Future Brandsllc, Madison, WI Field Manager 2007 – 2009
Sales and marketing, distributor/broker management company offering premium wines and spirits.
Worked directly with distributor management and salesforce to increase spirit sales revenue in WI..
Awarded Field Manager of the year in 2008
Exceeded overall sales goal by 5.2% in first year at new position.
EDUCATION
B.A. Degree Mass Communications/Public Relations, Mankato State University, Mankato, MN