Sales Manager

ZACH MORRIS, CSS

*** * ***** ** *******, Illinois 60642 312-***-**** *******@*****.***

PROFILE

- Wine & spirits sales professional with proven sales record within major supplier & distributor houses

- Product expert with advanced management and presentation skills

- Strong working relationships within supplier, distributor, and market tiers

EXPERIENCE

Field Market Manager, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits January 2019—Present

Chicago, IL

- On-premise sales manager responsible for delivering sales results for the Pernod Ricard portfolio

- Acting liaison between supplier network and SGWS management & sales personnel

- Achieved portfolio sales growth through active team leadership and market engagement

On-Premise Specialist, Pernod Ricard USA July 2016—January 2019

Chicago, IL

- On-premise account manager driving new business in key on-premise accounts

- Accelerated key brand distribution and depletions alongside supplier and distributor personnel

- Executed promotions and implemented strategies to grow brand presence in market

Sommelier & Server, WG Kitchen & Bar, Mesh Louisville May 2014—March 2016

Cincinnati, OH & Louisville, KY

- Excelled in a fast-paced customer service environment utilizing extensive wine and hospitality knowledge to increase restaurant sales and create engaging guest experiences

Client Services Associate- Benefits & 401(k), Fidelity Investments January 2015— April 2015

Covington, KY

- Learned key customer-service skills through managing corporate client benefit accounts

- Worked within a team to maintain client account integrity within strict deadlines

Research Data Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency May 2014—August 2014

Cincinnati, OH

- Performed comprehensive economic data analysis to support ongoing environmental economics research

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business 2012-2016

BA Economics + Spanish Minor

- Economics Ambassador, Kautz–Uible Economics Fellow, Wine Teaching Assistant, Campus Event Board Executive, Philanthropy Chairman

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Specialist of Spirits Society of Wine Educators March 2018

Certified Sommelier Court of Master Sommeliers April 2016

Introductory Sommelier Highest Score September 2015

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