Kyle Lester

Director of Sales - Wine and Spirits (Grapes & Grains Division) at G&M Distributors, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Galesburg, Illinois, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales - Wine and Spirits (Grapes & Grains Division)
      • Nov 2013 - Present

    • Sales Representative - Liquor, Wine & Craft Beer Division
      • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

    • Marketing Team Leader
      • 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

    • Marketing Consultant
      • 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

    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Intern
      • 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

Education

  • Western Illinois University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication
    2008 - 2011
  • Western Illinois University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Marketing
    2002 - 2007

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