Melissa Schnepp
About Melissa Schnepp
Melissa Schnepp serves as the Vice President of Adult Beverage Sales at Neptune Retail Solutions, where she manages a team focused on new business development. With a background in account management and business development, she has held various roles in marketing and sales across multiple organizations since 2015.
Current Role at Neptune Retail Solutions
Melissa Schnepp serves as the Vice President of Adult Beverage Sales at Neptune Retail Solutions. She has held this position since 2022 and is responsible for managing a team dedicated to new business development within the Adult Beverage category. Her role involves utilizing deterministic first-party data from Checkout 51 to enhance programmatic digital media offerings, aiming to support brand partners in growing their business.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Melissa Schnepp held various positions at Neptune Retail Solutions and News America Marketing. She worked as an Account Director at Neptune Retail Solutions from 2020 to 2021 and as an Account Associate at News America Marketing from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Senior Account Director in Adult Beverage Sales at Neptune Retail Solutions for 9 months in 2021, showcasing her extensive experience in sales and account management.
Educational Background in Strategic Communication
Melissa Schnepp earned her Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication from High Point University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. During her time at the university, she also served as a Teaching Assistant in the School of Communication, focusing on Media and Popular Culture Studies. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication strategies applicable to her career in sales and marketing.
Early Career and Internships
Melissa Schnepp began her career with various internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Linda Roth Associates in 2014 and worked as a Marketing Intern at Questex in 2015. Additionally, she gained experience as a Sales Coordinator for Questex's Travel Group from 2015 to 2017. These early roles helped her build skills in marketing and sales coordination.
Leadership Roles in Zeta Tau Alpha
During her time at High Point University, Melissa Schnepp held leadership positions in Zeta Tau Alpha. She served as Vice President I - Coordinator of Committees from 2012 to 2013 and as Vice President II - New Member Coordinator from 2013 to 2014. These roles involved overseeing committee activities and coordinating new member initiatives, reflecting her leadership capabilities.