ROGER A. THOMPSON III

Successful Executive Vice President of Sales offering 30+ years of experience delivering quality results and exceeding sales goals. Expertise in cost containment, market plan execution and business development. Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills. Committed to achieving strategic sales goals and building loyalty and trust, both externally and internally.

• Expanded FUNNY WATER distribution network by more than 75%, securing premier placements with major retail chains and On-Premise accounts
• Increased national sales revenue by over 20% in less than one year, significantly outperforming industry benchmarks and internal forecasts
• Successfully launched two unique brands, generating a combined $10 million in annual revenue
• Led the US-launch of Stiegl's Grapefruit Radler and achieved more than 1,000% growth in five years
• Proven ability to develop unique and highly-effective sales strategies, consistently expanding companies' market shares and exceeding organizational objectives
• Built and empowered several high-performing and diverse sales teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Developed and implemented comprehensive sales training programs to increase team productivity and consistent innovation that resulted in increased market control, improved customer satisfaction, and strong teams of employees