▪ Managed and developed team of 8 sales reps and 3 merchandisers across 144 accounts to accomplish 15% YoY growth during tenure
▪ Onboarded and trained new sales reps and merchandisers through the Gallo Sales Academy, while simultaneously overseeing and improving veteran reps with 25+ years experience
▪ Measured, analyzed, and directed team by hosting biweekly meetings in person and via zoom
▪ Delivered numerous quarterly presentations to entire distributor of 250+ employees to streamline a shared vision of success
▪ Successfully helped 3 sales reps and 1 merchandiser get promoted, as well as delivered and oversaw Performance Improvement Plans
▪ Motivated team during COVID pandemic, when consumer behavior increased by 55%
▪ Simultaneously studied for 9 months for (company sponsored) Certified Specialist of Wine test in order to enhance my product knowledge. Achieved a 95% - the highest score ever achieved at my distributor