Cody Maerz
Louisville
Summary
Experienced with building strong client relationships and closing sales. Utilizes deep product knowledge to provide tailored solutions that address customer needs. Track record of consistently achieving sales targets and contributing to team success through effective communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
12.2022 - Current
- Sales consultant with 2+ years of experience exceeding sales targets in retail environments. Skilled in relationship building, increasing brand visibility, exceeding sale goals and customer relations.
- Develop a customer business growth plan for each account and built a pipeline of selling opportunities to drive sales above base business.
- Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS products and correctly present and merchandise product.
- Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives.
- Manage customer issue resolution, seek addition opportunities to support the customer’s needs and support business growth by providing customers with useful information and guidance.
Merchandiser
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Built and arranged promotional end-caps and displays to maximize visibility
- Monitor inventory and ensure product accurate pricing, shelf tags, and promotions
- On site liaison between distribution/sales teams and store partners to uphold merchandising standards
Warehouse Team Lead
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Lead daily warehouse operations by overseeing shipping/receiving of inventory
- Supervise and trained staff, conducted safety talks
- Ensured order accuracy by verifying that every outbound truck was loaded with correct products and properly built and secure pallets to ensure a timely and damage free delivery
- Collaborated with loading teams to prepare and verify outbound shipment
- Manage customer issue resolution, seek addition opportunities to support the customer’s needs and support business growth by providing customers with useful information and guidance
Warehouse associate
Republic National Distribution Company
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Processed and filed work orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely communication between departments and minimizing order delays
- Maintained detailed records and documentation for inventory movement, shipments, and supply chain request
- Collaborated with warehouse team to fulfill daily operational task, including inventory checks, order picking, packing and equipment handling
- Operated a range of heavy machinery including forklifts, order pickers and reach trucks in compliance with OSHA safety regulations
Tournament Director
Athletx Youth Baseball and Softball Nationals
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed all operations for multi- week youth baseball tournaments, overseeing multiple teams, games and venues simultaneously
- Implemented digital tools (e.g. scheduling apps, score reporting software) to streamline communication and reduce admin errors.
- Ensured strict adherence to league rules, player safety protocols, and fair play standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeffersontown High School
Louisville, KY05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Health and Physical Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY 01.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Customer relationship management
- Objection handling
- Closing techniques
- Strategic planning
- Customer oversight
- Exceeds sales goals
- Customer relationship building
- Sales consultation
- Sales presentations
- Customer needs assessment
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
12.2022 - Current
Merchandiser
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
05.2022 - 12.2022
Warehouse Team Lead
Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits
05.2018 - 05.2022
Warehouse associate
Republic National Distribution Company
08.2017 - 05.2018
Tournament Director
Athletx Youth Baseball and Softball Nationals
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Jeffersontown High School
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Health and Physical Education
Murray State University
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