Kyle Lester
Director of Sales - Wine and Spirits (Grapes & Grains Division) at G&M Distributors, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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G&M Distributors, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales - Wine and Spirits (Grapes & Grains Division)
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Nov 2013 - Present
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Sales Representative - Liquor, Wine & Craft Beer Division
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Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
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Marketing Team Leader
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Dec 2007 - Aug 2012
• Manage and coordinate the activities of a professional sales team • Plan and implement sales strategies and promotions to increase sales and exceed monthly revenue goals • Achieve revenue growth from 60 + annually contracted clients, including key regional business accounts • Develop, manage and assess social media marketing strategies increasing audience interaction and engagement
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Marketing Consultant
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May 2007 - Dec 2007
• Identified new business prospects, initiated meetings with prospects and created industry-specific promotions to produce brand awareness and generate sales for advertisers • Developed effective sales presentations for both small and large group settings • Managed all aspects of radio advertising campaigns for key accounts including promotions, copywriting and scheduling • Created, managed and executed promotional events for local, regional and national advertisers
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LR Nelson
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
• Worked with a team to develop a new product line concept for Costco stores • Coordinated with engineers and other supervisors in all steps of development and manufacturing process • Interacted with graphic designers to create packaging for a new product line • Introduced new product line to retailers by meeting with corporate buyers • Worked with a team to develop a new product line concept for Costco stores • Coordinated with engineers and other supervisors in all steps of development and manufacturing process • Interacted with graphic designers to create packaging for a new product line • Introduced new product line to retailers by meeting with corporate buyers
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Education
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Western Illinois University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication -
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Marketing