Trip Cobb

Trip Cobb

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Distilling Good and Raising Spirits as the Central Region Field Sales Director at Tito's Handmade Vodka

  • Education

    • East Tennessee State University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science - BS Dual Major in Psychology (Focus in Clinical Psychology) & Sociology Minor in Biology Magna Cum Laude - 3.81 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, T.I.P.S. Scholar Internship Program (2009-2010), Dorman Stout Sr. Award for Outstanding Academic Performance, National Scholars Honor Society, Psi Chi International Honor Society, Hope Scholarship Recipient.

    • Virginia Tech

      2004 - 2006
      Bachelor of Science - BS Clinical Psychology Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: President of Pritchard Residence Hall (2004), Residence Hall Federation Event's Chairman (2004), Sigma Pi Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, National Scholars Honor Society, Psi Chi International Honor Society.

  • Experience

    • Tito's Handmade Vodka

      Mar 2017 - now

      -Eager to and accountable for coaching, developing, mentoring, and motivating my team to grow our current base of business by supervising their day-to-day activities to not only drive continuous improvement in their sales skills, but ensure they're staying legally compliant and maintaining our brand standards.-Continuing to evolve and outline innovative, successful programming strategies and opportunities across 14 states, as well instigating cross-regional communication and training to promote cohesive & consistent messaging company-wide.-Proficient in designing and coordinating cutting-edge, engaging activations to both garner and maintain consumer and industry loyalty and support.-Responsible for catapulting consistent, efficient regional communication while initiating marketing plans, organizing events, and negotiating sponsorships and contracts.-Consistently educating and engaging our field team with company directives; ensuring they are not only well-versed and effective at driving home key programs and sales opportunities to their distributor network and clients, but also disciplined in regard to proper implementation and follow-up procedures to ensure success. Show less -Managed all off and on-premise sales in the state of Alabama; as well as all nonprofit partnerships, events, activations and sponsorships within the state for Tito's Handmade Vodka.-Planned and implemented marketing initiatives and objectives across various channels to develop strategies that enabled substantial growth annually while delivering unwavering customer service and brand appreciation to gain respect and devotion from both retail and on-premise accounts, as well as our distributor partners, nonprofit partners, and event producers too.-Evaluated key account profitability opportunities to properly recommend actions to significantly drive revenue and strengthen client relationships simultaneously.-Identified market issues and possibilities while controlling market execution, sponsorships, and event activations across the entire state of Alabama solo.-Created and fostered loyal partnerships with event producers and local nonprofit organizations that led to statewide recognition and support of the brand.-Utilized and maintained a complex, multi-million-dollar budget steering overall cumulative growth up 114% for the state of Alabama over the role. Show less

      • Central Region Field Sales Director

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Central Region Field Sales Manager

        Apr 2021 - Nov 2023
      • Alabama Sales Manager

        Mar 2017 - Apr 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Academia Patrón Tequila Master Class Certified Specialist

      Patrón Spirits Company
      Jun 2016
    • Tequila Master Class "Award T" Program Certification

      El Consejo Regulador del Tequila
      Mar 2016
    • BarSmarts Comprehensive Bartenders Spirits Training

      BarSmarts
      Feb 2016
    • PowerTalk

      The Bergerac Group
      Oct 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Alabama Supplier of the Year Finalist for ARHA 2021 Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association Nov 2021 I was selected as a finalist for the 2021 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) for the “Supplier of the Year Award” and was the runner-up.ARHA solicits nominations each year from across the state to find the “best in the industry” in various categories.
    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award National Philanthropy Day Selection's Committee - Alabama Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Sep 2021 National Philanthropy Day is a special day we celebrate to recognize the extraordinary impact of philanthropy in the world around us. This day honors those who believe that making the world a better place starts with philanthropy in the community. National Philanthropy Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and celebrates the daily contributions individuals and organizations make to the causes that are most special to us.As one of the most charitable states in the… Show more National Philanthropy Day is a special day we celebrate to recognize the extraordinary impact of philanthropy in the world around us. This day honors those who believe that making the world a better place starts with philanthropy in the community. National Philanthropy Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and celebrates the daily contributions individuals and organizations make to the causes that are most special to us.As one of the most charitable states in the U.S., the Alabama Chapter of AFP recognizes and celebrates the individuals, organizations, and businesses who generously give their time, talents, and resources to our community. Show less
    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Birmingham's #RealMenWearPink Campaign's Man of the Year for 2021 American Cancer Society of Birmingham Feb 2021 I was nominated to compete in the American Cancer Society's #RealMenWearPink campaign to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. For an entire month I competed against 16 other local community leaders and at the end of February, I won the competition and was named Birmingham's Man of the Year for 2021. I thankfully raised just over $42,000 for breast cancer research to take the title and I came in 14th Nationwide for 2021 too.
    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Alabama Supplier of the Year Finalist (2020) Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) Nov 2020 I was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) for the “Supplier of the Year Award” and was the runner-up.ARHA solicits nominations each year from across the state to find the “best in the industry” in various categories.
    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Humanitarian of the Year (Finalist/Winner 2020) Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) Nov 2020 I was selected as a finalist for the 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association (ARHA) for the “Humanitarian of the Year Award” and won.ARHA solicits nominations each year from across the state to find the “best in the industry” in various categories.
    • Awarded to Trip Cobb
      Dorman Stout Sr. Award for Outstanding Academic Performance Sociology Department May 2010