Danny Saltzman

About Danny Saltzman

Daniel Saltzman is a leader in the beverage alcohol industry where he has spent more than +20 years driving growth for some of the most recognized brands in the world. He is currently the Director of National Retail for Breakthru Beverage, one of the largest alcohol distributors in North America. In this role, he focuses his time driving national & emerging chains nationally, and developing strategic plans. Some of the chains include GoPuff, Whole Foods, 7-11, Circle K, CVS, Costco, Aldi & Lidl etc. Daniel is also charged with driving technology platforms across the Breakthru network. He works on special projects at corporate that impact the national footprint of Breakthru Beverage. Prior to this role, Daniel was Director, Supplier Engagement for Breakthru Beverage Group, where he created opportunities for Breakthru’s suppliers to expand their profile and attract consumer support through unique branding and sponsorship opportunities. Prior to joining Breakthru, Daniel oversaw Moet Hennessy’s Connecticut business. In this position, he managed six wholesalers and drove an increase in revenue statewide by double digit growth consistently over three years. Daniel has also held various senior sales and marketing roles for other large suppliers in the alcohol beverage space, including Diageo, Brown Forman, Sidney Frank, Coors Brewing Company and Seagram Beverage Company. Due to his wide breadth of experience, Daniel brings a highly-experienced and sophisticated perspective to his work. He is known as a passionate and strategic leader and as someone that can inspire action, commitment and results. Daniel has a real-time pulse on the Beverage eco system and prides himself on getting things executed with laser precision and being a change agent across the industry. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys researching new companies and advising entrepreneurs. He also spends time mentoring people within the beverage alcohol industry. Daniel has been a guest speaker on leadership including platforms such as Taprm and Branded Strategic Hospitality. He is a graduate of Hofstra University. Daniel also has dual Canadian citizenship.

Experience

1. Director, National Retail Sales

   Breakthru Beverage Group

   Aug 2017 — Present

Education

• Hofstra University

  BA, Communications/Marketing

  1996 — 2000