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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Distributor Manager covering the Greater Cleveland & Northern Ohio Market for Congo Brands (PRIME, Alani Nu, & 3D Energy)

Louisville, Kentucky, Us

As a Territory Growth Manager, I oversaw the State of Ohio, and my job responsibilities were as follows…- Distributor Management - Attend sales meetings, communicate and execute all street level programs. - Make Store visits to ensure execution of all programming in all outlets and channels – communication with distributorship on opportunities and wins.- Make Regional Chain Calls, partnering with Distributor Key Account Managers to gain new outlets for Distribution.- Establish and maintain key relationship with retailers and distributor partners- Support tradeshows and other events as needed

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Drove sales & distribution throughout OH & assisted in parts of Western PA, MI & KY • Identified & pursued new points of distribution for brand growth. • Supported, educated, and led collaboration with multiple distributor partners. • Developed targeted sales programs & incentives to drive business. • Coordinated with Field Activation Manager & Merchandisers to execute retail & consumer engagement events. • Resulting in OH being a Top-3 State for BioSteel in Sales & Revenue YOY

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• As a local resource, provided knowledge on market trends, salary, & talent availability. • Recruited top talent to fill jobs & build pipelines by job title. • Conducted sales activities to drive branch/unit growth. • Developed Active, Inactive, and Prospect clients. • Maintained client/talent satisfaction and retention. • Utilized networks, to market skilled professionals, and manage client needs.

Purchase, New York, Us

• Responsible for achieving Rockstar/Bang Energy sales targets throughout Ohio. • Identified & pursued new points of distribution for brand growth. • Collaborated with Sales Team to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts. • Worked with accounts to launch new products, utilizing in-person marketing tactics. • Attended distributor meetings to provide product education & present sales strategies.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Responsible for achieving Rockstar/Bang Energy sales targets throughout Ohio. • Identified & pursued new points of distribution for brand growth. • Collaborated with Sales Team to drive sales within existing and prospective accounts. • Worked with accounts to launch new products, utilizing in-person marketing tactics. • Attended distributor meetings to provide product education & present sales strategies.**Rockstar Bought Out, became employee of PepsiCo**

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Analyzed customer accounts, discovered needs, and presented logical product solutions. • Kept up to date with technology to provide product knowledge to customers. • Delivered great customer service while achieving/surpassing monthly sales quotas. • Was a Key Holder, responsible for opening/closing procedures and setting daily focuses.

Purchase, New York, Us

• Accountable for providing service to a designated sales route • Building rapport with accounts to maintain, develop, and increase sales opportunities • Placing orders to sufficiently fill shelves, maintain product freshness, support advertised sales, and gain new products distribution • All while achieving/surpassing changing sales goals, growing the route, and ensuring all accounts are executed to the standards set forth by PepsiCo.

Purchase, New York, Us

• Responsible for servicing 5-8 accounts. • Filled coolers & shelves, built displays, rotated products, & changed signs. • Ensured accounts met PepsiCo/Customer standards. • Communicated with key personnel daily to close additional sales opportunities.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Led co-workers in daily tasks and nightly closing procedures. • Maintained Consumables/Market department, interacting with vendors, checking stock rotation (FIFO), managing inventory, and keeping a record of daily activities.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Overnight/Early morning employee tasked with unloading trucks, processing incoming orders, sorting product, and putting product either on the shelf or into the back room (overstock)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication

High School Diploma