Michael Hillman

Michael Hillman has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Michael currently holds the position of Sales Director at Smart Soda Holdings, Inc. where they previously served as a Regional Sales Manager and Senior Sales Executive. At Smart Soda, Michael played a key role in promoting the company's patented "Functional Shots" and turnkey packages for dispensing equipment.

Prior to Smart Soda, Michael worked as the Director of Business Development at Solon Chamber of Commerce, where they focused on creating a vibrant business community and maximizing the experience for chamber members.

Before that, Michael was a Digital Marketing Consultant at RevLocal, where they successfully grew revenue and onboarded new clients through digital marketing strategies. Michael developed expertise in search engine optimization, review management, Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, and social media.

Michael also has experience in consumer goods sales. As a Sales Manager at In the Zone, LLC, they led the packaging update for the HB Tune brand and managed pricing strategies for the product line. In their earlier role as a Field Sales Manager at Constellation Brands, Michael consistently met or exceeded sales performance metrics and significantly increased sales volume in the Ohio territory.

Michael's career started as an Area Sales Manager at Ohio Valley Wine & Beer Company, where they led a team responsible for a large number of accounts and implemented revenue goals, resulting in the successful sales of over 300,000 cases annually.

Overall, Michael Hillman's work experience showcases their skills in sales, business development, digital marketing, and team management.

Michael Hillman attended the University of Cincinnati from 1990 to 1992, where they studied Political Science and Government. Michael also obtained certifications in "Presenting in Groups" from Constellation Brands in 2015, as well as in "Court of Master Sommeliers, Level 1 Certification" from The Court of Master Sommeliers.