~ Results-driven Sales Manager eager to contribute expertise in driving Business Development, Operations, P&L, and Team Building initiatives toward actively collaborating with a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance. ~

 

 

         Strategically assess, manage, and drive daily business operations to optimize fiscal performance, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities; adept at planning, budgeting, and goal setting.

         Outstanding background in account development and management, market analysis, procurement, inventory control, vendor relationship management, and identifying sales growth strategies.

         Consistently display superior interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and customer relations skills.

         Combine solid leadership and team-building capabilities to motivate, manage, empower and supervise highly productive personnel.

         Reputation for initiative, hands-on management style, establishing a cooperative climate throughout company, and identifying opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.

 

 

Gary s Wine & Marketplace, Wayne, NJ 2006 to 2009

Manager and Purchasing / Wine Manager (2008 to 2009)

         Actively participated in developing store from the ground up and executing successful opening.

         Applied keen leadership talents toward training, supervising, managing and motivating personnel base of 30.

         Cost-effectively administered and maintained $10M budget for procurement of wine and spirits at Madison, Bernardsville and Wayne locations.

         Leveraged extensive industry expertise to thoughtfully evaluate and taste wines from all major growing regions including California, Chile, Italy and France, execute purchasing decisions, and facilitate positive vendor relations.

         Critically analyzed sales reports illustrating item movement, negative inventory, and top 200 sales by SKU in order to strategically arrange merchandise displays and maximize sales performance.

 

Manager / Purchasing and Wine Sales Manager (2007 to 2008)

• Adeptly steered inventory control for Bernardsville store (most profitable location), successfully maintaining budget compliance and driving 5% growth.

         Expanded product presentation and sales channels by resourcefully implementing multi-department cross-merchandising strategies.

         Supervised, coached and managed 10 direct reports, consistently emphasizing product knowledge and superior customer service.

 

Manager (2006 to 2007)

• Spearheaded full-scope business operations for Chester Location, exhibiting proficiency in P&L, employee scheduling and management, vendor relations, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management.

 

Kings Fine Wines & Spirits, Summit, NJ 1994 to 2006

Manager

• Diligently managed daily operations inclusive of purchasing, inventory management, merchandise displays, market/trend analysis, and comprehensive sales tracking.
• Achieved and maintained excellent profitability while driving business growth by 6%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a wholesale operations management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a seasoned background in managing retail wine sales operations, exceptional staff development and leadership expertise, and the flexibility to flawlessly handle competing priorities with an unwavering commitment to business and sales strategy alignment. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid motivational, multi-tasking, forecasting, customer relations, and interpersonal skills.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior drive and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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