Matt Strauch
Account Manager @Empire Distributors, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Account Manager @Empire Distributors, Inc.
Denver, CO, US
As a dedicated Wine & Spirits Sales Representative, I manage 170+ accounts, build client relationships, and drive sales across my territory (Denver Airport, Cherry Creek, North Aurora and key accounts in Downtown Denver) by delivering exceptional service and showcasing nearly products. Key responsibilities include:Customer Prospecting: Research and compile prospective client leads using diverse sources, including industry publications, trade shows, directories, and digital platforms.Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sales plans aligned with company goals, maintaining detailed customer profiles and preparing comprehensive business reports.Account Management: Cultivate strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities to expand partnerships and enhance customer satisfaction.Territory Management: Travel to customer locations or engage via phone to conduct sales calls, ensuring consistent territory coverage and meeting sales targets.Product Expertise: Highlight product features using effective sales tools, deliver accurate quotes, and facilitate seamless ordering and delivery processes.Customer Service: Proactively address and resolve client concerns regarding orders, billing, and service issues in collaboration with internal teams.Collaborative Efforts: Partner with administrative, operational, and marketing teams to optimize customer experiences and implement promotional strategies.Professional Development: Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and sales meetings to stay informed and enhance brand visibility.My role combines a passion for wine and spirits with a commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients, ensuring their needs are met while driving business growth.
EDUCATION
University of Denver
Graduate Certificate
Colorado State University
BA
Emily Griffith Technical College
Certificate
SKILLS
ABOUT MATT STRAUCH
Experienced professional in hospitality (restaurants, beverage, events, tours, and hotels), management, arts development and management, technical theatre, advocacy/legislative affairs, volunteer recruitment, manufacturing, large-scale food production, education, social work and others. Recent work experience includes Noble Riot Wine Bar, Bigsby\'s Folly Craft Winery, Beckon Denver, ChoLon Restaurant Concepts, and GIS and Sommelier work via his private company, Lagan LLC. Matt has worked on over 100 regional theatrical productions and served on the boards of the American Association of Community Theatre, Arts for Colorado, City of Fort Collins Youth Advisory Board (Chair), Colorado Citizens for Culture and he was State Captain of Arts Advocacy for Americans for the Arts. For nearly five years, Matt was General Manager of Bas Bleu Theatre Company in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado, the largest producing non-profit theatre in the region. Matt holds a certificate in arts management from the University of Massachusetts and a BA Performing Arts (Theatre Management and Design) from Colorado State University. Additionally, he holds 30 credit hours in Social Work and a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science from the University of Denver. He is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and an active Advanced Sommelier candidate.
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