Cory Brown
Thornton
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in sales management and brand development. Proven skills in supplier negotiation and market analysis, leading teams to achieve significant sales growth. Expertise in driving brand recognition and enhancing customer loyalty through strategic initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Rocky Mountain Fine Wines
Denver
08.2012 - Current
- Cultivated supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality in product sourcing.
- Led initiatives to enhance brand visibility and reputation in fine wine industry.
- Guided team members in implementing customer service best practices to strengthen client engagement.
Sales Manager
Wine Connections
Denver
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Expanded sales and enhanced profits through proactive management techniques and optimized sales training.
- Engaged and coached top-performing staff by sharing best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for sales growth.
Field Sales Manager
Beverage Distributors
Aurora
03.2007 - 02.2009
- Nurtured client partnerships, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty in beverage markets.
- Compiled and analyzed data to create sales strategies.
- Led sales team to achieve targeted revenue goals across regional markets.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key retail partners.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT06-1990
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Brand management
- Market analysis
- Sales optimization
- Supplier negotiation
- Customer engagement
Certification
- 1st Level Wine Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
- Results Oriented Coaching, D.E. Jones
- Journeyman Wine Training, Charmer-Sunbelt
Timeline
President
Rocky Mountain Fine Wines
08.2012 - Current
Sales Manager
Wine Connections
02.2009 - 08.2012
Field Sales Manager
Beverage Distributors
03.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology
University of Vermont