Dean Weinberger: President of Hurricane Sales and Marketing / Serving Southeast United States in Greater Tampa Bay Area
Dean Weinberger
President of Hurricane Sales and Marketing / Serving Southeast United States
Greater Tampa Bay Area | US
Skills
- New Account Management
- Territory Account Management
- Consumer Products
- Total Account Management
- Retail
Interests
Consulting
Proofreading and editing
Spreadsheets
Outdoor Activities
email marketing
Industries
Bike
Moto & Powersports
Outdoor
Triathlon
Health & Fitness
Summary
Activity
Projects
Work experience
SNACKERZ Inc.
Senior National Sales Manager | 02/2020 - Current
That’s candy and snacks high-volume profitable for your convenience store or for your liquor store sold through distribution centers only
Ninja Stitch Inc
Regional Vice President | 05/2016 - Current
Focuses on national accounts as well as hiring and training sales representative ….working with manufacture representatives to achieve product sales goals.
Coordinates dealer meetings for primary swag, and promotional items through the year.
Gaining an excellent understanding of the marketing programs that support the lead products and the dealer base that support and sell it.
Assist the sales team in cultivating existing accounts and increasing their annual revenue and margin results for the company.
Developing sales channels in other Nutritional markets
Becoming skilled at the vast product lineup that the company offers and seize the opportunity to become a technical expert for that product line.
Identifying the key accounts and maximize the relationship with each owner while bringing added value to sales effort.
FANTIC MOTOR S.P.A.
Outside Sales Account Manager | 01/2025 - Current
Outside sales manager for the number one up-and-coming bikes and Ebike on the market!!!
Biria Bike Center
Regional Sales Manager | 02/2024 - Current
In charge of all sales and service on from one of the oldest electronics company now making the best folding E! bikes you can find on the market, for wholesale only and Full dealer support!!!
KHS Bicycles
Southeast US Manager | 06/2011 - Current
In charge of all sales and servicing for KHS Bicycles- Manhattan Beach Cruisers & Free Agent BMX bikes Dealers, as well as all parts and accessories such as Shimano, Kmc, Kuat, Park tools, Lizards Skin & Hammer Nutritionals.. for the south east region , this also includes program developing, product training & Hands-on clinics and numerous staff training
Hurricane Sales and Marketing
Independent Owner | 06/2011 - Current
Our Mission: We strive to provide superior service and expertise to every independent dealer and manufacturer to exceed their expectations:
Brands we represent:
KHS Bicycles, Parts and Accessories
Shimano Components
Manhattan Cruisers
Free Agent Bmx
KHS BICYCLES
Fantic bike USA
F. Moser
Bottechia road and gravel bike
Magnum Ebikes
Biria Bicycles
Rubber Ducky Sunscreen
Co-owner of a ninja stitch Embroidery
Opolo Wines
Key Account Executive | 11/2018 - 04/2023
Consulting to Key accounts businesses, because they contain such focus on key brands, which this contributes a large portion of the company's sales, selling through retailers and Farm to Table on premise Wines And Spirits division. According the sales company's key accounts reports has increased from 13% in 2018 to 180% currently.
Gallery Eclectic Bistro
General Manager | 05/2010 - 03/2011
Managed 30 + employees
Set up the kitchen create a menu took care back of the house staffing and also helped a little bit with the front of the house
Utilized action plans to increase liquor, beer and wine sales and shift-by-shift goals for servers and bartenders resulting in 11%-17% increases over comparable sales.
Thirsty Fellow's
Consultant/Chef/Co-Owner | 06/2009 - 05/2010
Acted as main consultant for innovative upscale concept including restaurant design in accordance to codes; menu creation; marketing plan; employee placement
Managed 40+ employees
Was responsible for P&L’s, purchasing, inventory and cost control
Maintained average 23% food cost, average 14% labor cost, and 70% of total restaurant revenue resulting from kitchen revenue
Bambino’s Bistro and Wine
Owner | 12/2005 - 06/2009
Developed one of the first of 21 local businesses in brand new exclusive community as anchor for growth and development
Was responsible for all operation and administrative management
Achieved $33k month gross sales, 65% sales beer and wine, 35% dine in food sales, additional $15k month catering sales
Voted Best Pizza/Italian Food by local news and publications 3 years running
Petty's Fine Meats and Wine Market
Specialty Team Leader | 09/2004 - 12/2005
Tracked and managed wholesaler inventories, developed forecasts and budgets, created marketing plans and sales incentives, hosted seminars and events
Tripled beer and wine sales in one year
Wrote weekly food and wine column for Orlando Sentential
Ocean Resorts and Spa
Director Of Food And Beverage | 12/2002 - 09/2004
Hired as Corporate Beverage Coordinator for Ocean Resorts, transferred to The Treasure Island Resort as Food & Beverage Director from July 2000 till May 2002, transferred to The Plaza Resort & Spa as Director of Banquets and Catering
Managed 70 employees; created and marketed wine list, cocktail menu, and catering menu
Christini’s Italian Restaurant
Maitre’d / Sommelier | 05/2000 - 11/2002
Managed overall operation of the front of house to insure impeccable fine dining experience
Controlled all aspects of wine and beer sales including receiving, stocking, coding and bartending
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Account Representative | 03/1994 - 05/2000
Managed approximately 150 on and off-premise accounts
Coordinated promotions that involved hiring promotional staff, radio advertising and seeking sponsorship for special events such as: bike week, spring break, and NASCAR race events.
Increased sales by over 250% in five years
Education history
UCF College of Business
Hospitality Management | 1988 - 1991
University of California, Davis
CWE | 2004 - 2004
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate’s Art Degree | 1987 - 1988
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Orlando
n/a | 2007 - 2008
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