Alex Garner Email & Phone Number

Global Locations, US

Global Locations, US

• I founded the Sagecrest Group in 2020 with the goal of helping founders unlock their companies' potential.
• Works with early-stage and medium sized businesses and startups from strategy through implementation of strategic initiatives to completion of strategic business goals.
• Subject Matter Expert on strategic planning and implementation or execution of strategic action plans, marketing, the selling process, finance, contract negotiations, supply chain management, procurement, change.
• Advised founders on business practices, contracts, business management, equity ownership structure, brand positioning, and overall strategy with five-year pro forma

• Developed and launched a ready to mix cocktail product in the beverage alcohol space. Yumix officially launched in 2018 in Texas and South Carolina. The product was selected at Walmart’s 2018 Open Call event. Yumix.
• Launched a unique "mix-your-own" cocktail in the highly competitive RTD beverage alcohol space
• Drove product development, testing, research
• Introduced unique flavors, further differentiating product and attracting a wider audience of buyers.
• Responsible for marketing strategy, branding, pricing, positioning, distribution, launch campaigns.
• Negotiated complex distribution agreements with large wine and spirits distributors in the U.S. including Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits and Ben E. Keith

Atlanta, GA, US

• Promoted, sold, and merchandised top accounts in the Central Region of the U.S., complying with company standards for all allied products, building trust with customers.
• Grew portfolio of accounts to achieve $10 million in annual sales, consistently recognized for exceeding targets.Key

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Executed strategic sales plan across seven states, managing key national accounts with McLane Co., Grocery Supply Co, 7-Eleven, QuikTrip Corp, Stripes, and Valero Energy.
• Recognized for the ability to find new opportunities and creative ways to drive business with purposeful promotions.
• Built sustainable sales and improved business relationships.Key

• Provided contract manufacturer and original equipment manufacturer accounts with factory-direct and franchised electronic components for vital technologies in the aerospace, oil/gas, healthcare gaming, military, and.
• Helped customers maintain uninterrupted production schedules, monitoring supply and demand, and meeting customer lead times and price points.
• Consistently outperformed organizational sales goals for the Central and Midwestern multistate territories.Key

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Managed Ralphs/Food4Less supermarket accounts in Southern California, managing 40 brands and $30 million in sales.
• Promoted to the Key Account Manager position after nine months of employment.Key