Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and client management within the consumer goods and marketing sectors. Currently serving as a National Account Manager and formerly as Category Development Manager at Brown-Forman since July 2017, Robert has leveraged analytics and strategic thought leadership to enhance national sales efforts in the spirits and wine industry. Prior experience at IRI involved roles from Client Manager to Senior Client Manager, where Robert excelled in deriving actionable insights from data, managing high-level client relationships, and driving business growth. Robert's foundational experience includes positions at Sears Holding Corporation, where strategic forecasting and analysis of advertising ROI led to significant cost savings and market share improvements. An M.S. in International Marketing from Saint Joseph's University and a B.S. in Psychology from Central Michigan University complete Robert's academic credentials.