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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..

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