Annamarie Esposito finnigan
Sales and Marketing
Itasca, IL 60143
ad1fpf@r.postjobfree.com
There is no doubt that direct marketing is an extremely effective way to reach out to customers and promote your products or services. Unlike other forms of advertising, direct marketing allows you to communicate one-on-one with customers and potential customers, which can result in more sales for your business .There nothing better than presenting your products to customers live and allow them to either tax or try it .Customer want to know what there purchasing or what is going to be able to sell .For me this is the best way to market a product or food or liquor . Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Travel Merchandiser
Survey.com - Arlington Heights, IL
January 2021 to August 2023
• Finding the best locations within each retail outlet and positioning products in an appealing way
• Removing damaged, expired, or unsuitable products from circulation
• Tracking sales to monitor product popularity
• Creating promotions and discounts for particular products
• Conducting focus groups, research, interviews, and surveys to determine viability of specific products, product development, and gaps in the market
• Advocating for removing products that have not gained market popularity
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders to promote the brand
• Conducting competitor analysis to stay ahead
Brand Ambassador
Advantage Solutions - Lombard, IL
January 2018 to July 2023
Promote new wine and liquor in liquor stores giving the customer a sample to allow them to taste the product .Giving out new food samples to customers so they could try new items .Thd interaction with the consumer was definitely my kind of opportunity to allow people to try new things ..Increasing the sales of the new products was the main goal .
Brand Ambassador
GMR Marketing - Berlin, WI
January 2014 to January 2021
Sales and Marketing Specialist plans and implements the sales and marketing goals by making market research, pricing schedules and studying competitor products. The essential job duties listed in the Sales and Marketing Specialist resume include – identifying customer requirements, brainstorming and developing ideas, assisting in inbound and outbound marketing activities, liaising with external vendors, collaborating with marketing and sales department, planning and executing initiatives through appropriate social media channels, and meeting sales deadlines.Promote good and liquor to customers in Top grocery stores and liquors store .Giving the customer the opportunity to taste the product..Creates positive customer experiences and drives sales.Promotes the brand in-person at stores events in your community.Posts creative and engaging content on social media to build brand awareness.Uses point- of-sale systems to complete transactions.Travel to different store and demonstrate products Brand Ambassador
PGA Golf Tournament - Florida
February 2009 to January 2018
Promote Mercedes’ Benz at the pga golf tournament.I interacted with the customers in order to get them inside the showroom so I can tell everything they wanted to know about the cars .To get them to make an appointment at there home town dealership to go for a test drive .friendly outgoing and being out standing with the customers with what ever they needed .I enjoy most is all the different locations we do these events .
Education
Associate's degree in Business Marketing
University of Arizona - Mesa, AZ
August 1998 to May 2002
Skills
• Banquet Experience (10+ years)
• Sales (10+ years)
• Event Planning (5 years)
• Catering (10+ years)
• Event Marketing (10+ years)
• Digital Marketing (5 years)
• Branding
• Project Management
• Product Demos
• Social Media Management
• Adobe InDesign
• Car Wash
• Adobe Photoshop
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Outlook
• Business Development
Certifications and Licenses
Basset liquor off site
January 2018 to October 2025
Promote liquor at grocery stores including bar and special golf events . Food Handler Certification
Certified Food Safety Manager
January 2018 to January 2024
Certify food manager going over the proper ways of preparing and serving food Groups
Iata
January 2003 to Present
I’ve been in the travel agency business for 30 years .I got my IATA Certification in 2013 and have booked travel from home office besides my regular work .I’ve have keep up with all the training up to date