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Re-located from Ireland to San Diego in 2012. Talented VP of sales, National Account Director & Manager with over 24 years sales experience of meeting and exceeding targeted sales. Strong business development and relationship management skills. Results orientated individual with a strong emphasis on growth both for company and customer. Category management experience as well as people management experience. “Create an environment where people want to do their best because they want to, not because they have to” +1 handicap golfer with numerous tournament wins. Key skills: Influencing , leadership, sales presentation skills,motivation, training and mentoring capabilities, trustworthiness, negotiation skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. Joint business planning to deliver agreed business objectives. Extensive experience in direct sales strategy with problem solving and business strategy a key component of my approach for customers and brokers. Industry speciality: Hard Seltzer, Craft Beer,Beer Beverages, Spirits, Soda, Kombucha, Coffee, Tea, Snacks , Confectionery , eCommerce,Golf and Sports Computer skills: Advanced proficiency in Ms Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Kroger Market 6 Data, AC Neilsen, Analytics, IRI, Siebel, Apollo Category Management, Spaceman applications, Qlikview, VIP data. Social Media marketing, Ibotta,Catalina, Loyalty programs, CPG industry, supply chain management, marketing and marketing strategy. Proven track record of delivering distribution, sales and marketing growth by utilizing all business tools, consumer drivers and shopper marketing touch points.