Joe Wilson
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Delray Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Camping
Snowboarding
Fishing
Living the outdoor life
In my own words
— JoeMy name is Joe Wilson, I am a highly successful and experienced sales professional with a unique and diverse work history succeeding in both outside and inside sales positions along with running all operations of a startup sunglass company I helped developed.
I am currently seeking to obtain a sales position within the outdoor industry.
Trajectory
Nov 2016 — Now
SALES REPRESENTATIVE · Priority 1 Marketing (The Golf Almanac )
Responsible for developing new business/ selling of advertisement in a PGA endorsed Golfing
magazine distributed nationwide to over 900 Country Clubs.
? Had a 80% retention rate with my clients from one year to the next.
? Responsible for prospecting, closing and maintaining clintele ranging from contractors to
Physicians.
Jan 2014 — Nov 2016
CO-FOUNDER/ SALES DIRECTOR · Umbra Sunglasses
Developed and managed the launch of a new start up company specializing in floating polarized
sunglasses marketed to the marine/ outdoor lifestyle clientele. Ran the day to day operations
of the company ranging from manufacturer relationships, development of SKU’s, ordering of
product, inventory control and sales of the product.
? Sales and merchandising in retail accounts.
? Management of all online orders & shipments.
? Implemented a distributor/ Wholesale network.
? Organized, managed, and worked all trade shows.
Sep 2009 — Jul 2014
ON-PREMISE SALES REPRESENTATIVE · Double Eagle Distributing (Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler)
Responsible for the sale of over 300 SKU’s to my accounts ranging from Bars, restaurants,
country clubs, hotels & resorts.
? Responsible for the distribution of new product launches.
? Built and developed my territory of 225 accounts.
? My territory ranked in the company’s top 5% every quarter for four years straight.
? Gained market share by (being the 1st in the door) when hearing news of a new
establishment pre opening.
? Exceeded my yearly sales quota vs budget in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
? Responsible for all POS and merchandising.
? Systematic problem solving situations related to out of stock issues, which resulted in not
losing the incremental sales.
Jun 2016 — Jan 2008
RESTAURANT MANAGER · Chicago O’Hare Hilton (Chicago, IL)
? Assistant department head for three dining outlets with combined sales of over $4 Million
annually.
? Revised training manuals and implemented new SOP’s.
? Developed promotions with our beverage suppliers.
? Responsible for the inventory and ordering of all beer, wine, and Liquor.
Jan 2008 — Jul 2008
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER · Palmer House Hilton
Promoted to F&B Manager from my previous Hilton property.
? Oversaw the FOH operation for 2 outlets in a 1600 room hotel.
? Responsible for the hiring, training and development of all FOH employees
? Responsible for the scheduling of over 60 employees vs. my allocated weekly and monthly P&L statements.
Activity
Education history
Roosevelt University
B.S. | 2004 - 2006
Southern Illinois University
| 2001 - 2003
