Eric Drost Email & Phone Number

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

United States

Beer and Whiskey yeast production and sales

Southern California

• As the Regional Sales Manager for BSG, I developed and maintained a profitable portfolio of over 175 breweries in the Southern California/Nevada market. BSG is the brewing industry's leading provider of malt, hops.
• Generated competitive quotes and skillfully negotiated contracts exceeding $3,000,000 in value for bulk malt, effectively maximizing profitability and driving revenue growth.
• Successfully expanded annual sales revenue from $24M in 2020 to over $36M in 2023 by identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, repeat clients, and business development activities.
• Selected to represent BSG on an international trip to Bamberg, Germany, gleaning invaluable insights from company's premier import malt supplier and connecting with industry experts.
• Contributed industry knowledge, leveraging years of experience in sales, as part of a team focused on improving productivity and efficiency with Salesforce.
• Recognized as the Sales Leader in Bulk Malt and Hops in 2021 and the Sales Leader in Hops and Dingemans Malt in 2022.

Southern California And Arizona

• As the leader of the sales team, I established and drove our market and sales strategy to meet and exceed monthly and yearly sales targets. I was able to anticipate and champion market trends, secure new clients, and.
• Innovated and launched four market-leading beer brands for nationwide distribution in major grocery chains, driving exponential sales growth and surpassing revenue targets.
• Secured valuable partnerships with local minor league baseball teams such as the Inland Empire 66ers, Lake Elsinore Storm, and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
• Negotiated sponsorships for prominent events like the Tough Mudder, Country Freedom Festival, and air shows at MCAS Miramar, March Air Reserve Base, and French Valley Airport.
• Organized, planned, and executed three airshows to showcase the brewery, market new products, build new relationships, strengthen industry partnerships, and strengthen market position.
• Successfully navigated the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, including staff management, stock and warehousing logistics, and market shut-down to ensure brewery survival.

Orange County And Inland Empire, CA

• As a Senior Account Representative for CORT, I managed and maintained over 1,300 accounts across The Inland Empire and North Orange County, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. My role was primarily focused on.
• Developed and implemented robust strategies to expand business opportunities and attract new clients, fostering growth and revenue generation.
• Boosted overall sales by 40% year over year for the Inland Empire, leading to an invitation to replicate the success in North Orange County.
• Established strategic partnerships with renowned professional sports teams including LA Angels, Anaheim Ducks, San Diego Padres, and Ontario Reign, enabling the provision of premium furnished housing solutions for.

Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

• I served as the Community Director for Jamboree Townhomes, which included 350 townhome units, as well as office staff, maintenance staff, and vendors. I was responsible for financial aspects of the community, such as.
• Improved overall ratings of Yelp.com, apartmentratings.com, and Google reviews for the community.
• Boosted market rents by 3% and maintained an average occupancy rate of 98.3%.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, addressing, and promptly resolving resident issues.
• Surpassed customer expectations by delivering impeccable services to clients while maximizing rents.

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Broadcast Journalism

Business Administration And Management, General