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Jose Francisco

New Bedford

Summary

Accomplished sales leader with a proven track record at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits / Horizon Beverage CO, driving revenue growth through strategic sales planning and effective team coaching and cross functional collaboration. Expertise in territory management and performance optimization. Committed to continuous improvement and results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP / GM Fradin CO

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
08.2015 - 12.2025

Lead all sales operations for multiple divisions and channels, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and market execution to consistently achieve revenue and distribution objectives.

Conduct in-depth business reviews, sales forecasting, and performance tracking to guide decision making and accelerate results.

Develop monthly sales programs, quotas, and incentive plans tailored to market needs and supplier goals, improving execution efficiency and sales effectiveness.

Recruit, coach, and develop sales leaders and representatives, building a results-driven culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Strengthen supplier partnerships by coordinating joint business plans, promotional strategy, and quarterly performance reviews.

Optimize inventory and budget management to meet financial targets while supporting sell-through and growth initiatives.

Area Sales Manager (OP)

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Horizon Beverage CO)
09.2009 - 08.2015

Managed a high-volume sales territory from Worcester to Boston through the Cape and Islands, delivering consistent goal attainment across multiple product categories.

Built and led a strong sales team through effective hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching focused on selling skills and performance accountability.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to design and implement strategic programming for the On-Premise channel in Massachusetts.

Developed strong relationships with key decision makers, enhancing account execution, visibility, and supplier prioritization.

Sales Associate (OP)

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Horizon Beverage CO)
04.2007 - 09.2009

Managed a 140-account On-Premise territory, consistently increasing sales volumes and strengthening brand presence.

Grew territory revenue by more than 20% through consultative selling, strong account partnerships, and targeted execution strategies.

Expanded market share across beer, wine, and spirits by identifying growth opportunities and delivering compelling sales presentations.

Education

Associate of Science - Environmental Engineering

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA
12-1999

Skills

    Sales Team Leadership

    Coaching & Talent Development

    Territory & Account Management

    Sales Forecasting & Pipeline Management

    Strategic Sales Planning

    Performance Metrics & KPI Optimization

    Revenue Growth Strategies

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Inventory & Budget Management

    Relationship & Stakeholder Management

    WSET Level 2 Award in Wine — With Merit

Certification

WSET - Level 2 Award in Wine — With Merit

Languages

Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

VP / GM Fradin CO

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
08.2015 - 12.2025

Area Sales Manager (OP)

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Horizon Beverage CO)
09.2009 - 08.2015

Sales Associate (OP)

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits (Horizon Beverage CO)
04.2007 - 09.2009

Associate of Science - Environmental Engineering

Bristol Community College
Jose Francisco