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Oversaw expansion nationwide.Managed and maintained sales efforts at large national customers (Walmart, Target, and Publix).Successfully sold into and then managed efforts at Kwik Trip and MicroCenter.Coordinated with the in-house marketing team to plan and execute a nationwide program to increase awareness and sales.

Midwest

Grew and managed the customer base in the Midwest region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri).Coordinated and managed relations with several customers and distribution partners (Target, Walgreens, Roundy’s, Lakeshore Beverage, Bernicks Distributing).Managed a team of 2 employees.

St. Louis

Worked with decision makers at grocery stores in the Greater St Louis Metro to plan, prepare, and execute promotional events.Increased points of distribution in the St Louis market through continued sales and local marketing efforts.

Travel weekly to Kansas City to develop excellent relationships with grocery store personnel. Meet with grocery store managers in St. Louis and surrounding cities to help prepare products through merchandising. Assist distribution center with warehouse operations.

Work with and manage a variety of promotional workers. Communicate expectations and responsibilities to promotional workers. Ensure that events run smoothly by helping co-workers with any struggling tasks or other conflicts.

Promote the new brand and its products to interested consumers in the marketplace. Communicate and interact with customers ensuring their satisfaction with our products and with the brand as a whole. Attend sporting events, USO events, and other holiday events to distribute products to people while informing them about the new brand.

Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Student Government AssociationParticipated in Student Government Association as Chief Wyrick Commissioner..

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