Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience in the beverage industry, seeking to leverage proven top-down sales strategies and relationship-building skills in the cannabis sector. Successful in driving volume and creating new partnerships, with a strong focus on on-premise sales and key accounts management.
- Led a team of Ontario sales representatives, developing and implementing successful sales strategies across multiple channels, including retail, on-premise, and private.
- Executed top-down sales strategies with major retailers such as Circle K, Metro, Walmart, and Petro-Canada, resulting in increased market penetration and a significant increase in volume sold.
- Collaborated closely with the marketing team to develop marketing and programming initiatives tailored to various channels.
- Built communication templates for representatives to use across multiple channels, enhancing consistency and effectiveness in messaging.
- Achieved substantial sales growth of core SKUs across convenience, grocery, and on-premise channels.
- Gained extensive experience in both inside and outside sales roles, fostering a comprehensive understanding of diverse sales environments.
- Managed shipping and logistics operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of products to various distribution points.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts, contributing to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with production and inventory teams to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs.
- Secured major volume with the LCBO for the first core whisky SKUs launched, significantly enhancing brand presence in the market.
- Staffed, managed, and developed cocktail recipes for the mixology bar, creating innovative drink offerings that attracted customers and increased sales.
- Assisted in the execution of sales strategies that led to growth in market share and volume sold.
- Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
- Proven track record in top-down sales strategies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Market analysis and trend identification
- Team leadership and development
- Development of communication templates
- Extensive experience in inside and outside sales roles
- Shipping and logistics management
Smart Serve - 2003/2024
Cannsell - 2025