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General Manager at Empire Distributors

Matt Burns is a professional with extensive experience in the beverage and alcohol industry. Matt currently serves as the Retail Sales Director at Empire Distributors, Inc., a position they have held since February 2021. Prior to this role, they worked at E. & J. Gallo Winery as the Business Development Manager for the state of Florida from March 2018 to February 2021. In this role, they successfully managed the retail spirits business, achieved profit and revenue goals, and strategically maximized sales for Gallo brands.

Before joining Gallo Winery, Matt worked at Breakthru Beverage Group as an Area Sales Manager from August 2016 to February 2018. In this role, they managed a team of 20 Field Sales Managers and Sales Representatives, overseeing performance management and evaluations.

Furthermore, Matt gained experience working with E. & J. Gallo Winery as a Field Marketing Manager from July 2015 to July 2016. Matt managed the retail wine sales for North Florida and maintained the distributor relationship with Breakthru Beverage Group.

Matt's earlier experience includes working at Johnson Brothers Liquor Co as a District Sales Manager from May 2013 to July 2015 and as a Territory Sales Manager from August 2011 to April 2013. In these roles, they managed diverse sales districts, handled territory management, and ensured consistent customer contact.

Overall, Matt Burns has a strong background in sales, management, and business development within the beverage industry.

Matt Burns attended Florida State University - College of Business from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

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