Andrew Pytel
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic sales and marketing leader with a proven track record at Single Hill Brewing Company, driving revenue growth through innovative campaigns and strategic partnerships. Expert in hiring, training, and instructional design, I excel in team leadership and project management, achieving $470K in retail revenue in the first year of a new initiative.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales & Marketing
Single Hill Brewing Company
Yakima
06.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic direction across sales, marketing, and brand development functions.
- Oversee company-wide product throughput performance, distribution strategy, and retail collaboration.
- Launched and directed a retail front, reaching $470K in revenue in its first full year.
Director of Customer Experience
Single Hill Brewing Company
Yakima
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Designed and executed customer engagement strategies, improving satisfaction and retention.
- Managed CRM systems, created staff training programs, and elevated service quality standards.
- Developed branded packaging, POS materials, and digital marketing content.
- Led campaign development for product launches and distribution growth.
Interim Director of Sales & Marketing
Single Hill Brewing Company
Yakima
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Navigated COVID-19 market disruption by launching packaged products, expanding market presence, and building distributor partnerships.
- Managed external sales and marketing efforts, resulting in YoY volume growth.
Regional Sales Representative
Single Hill Brewing Company
Greater Seattle
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Managed retail accounts and executed market events to grow regional presence.
- Built relationships across on-premise and off-premise sales channels.
Plant Manager
ClearMask, Inc.
Yakima
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day operations of a manufacturing facility producing non-nutritive sweeteners and flavor masks.
Hospitality Trainer
Bell’s Brewery
Kalamazoo
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and implemented a core values program, training programs, and hiring & review criteria for a 200-person, multi-department retail campus.
- Designed a six-course leadership development series and revamped onboarding for new hires.
Hospitality Leader
Bell’s Brewery
Kalamazoo
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw front-of-house operations for high-volume brewpub with up to 4,000 guests daily.
- Created educational content, managed daily staffing needs, and reconciled daily revenue exceeding $30K.
Bartender & Operational Support Roles
Bell’s Brewery
Kalamazoo
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Delivered exceptional guest service and process improvements across bar operations.
- Created SOPs and earned four promotions based on leadership and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Economics, General Business
Western Michigan University – Haworth College of Business
Kalamazoo, MI01.2018
Skills
- Strategic team leadership
- Marketing campaign development
- Business development and sales enablement
- Instructional design and training
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- CRM and customer journey mapping
- Project and operations management
Timeline
Director of Sales & Marketing
Single Hill Brewing Company
06.2024 - Current
Director of Customer Experience
Single Hill Brewing Company
07.2020 - 06.2024
Interim Director of Sales & Marketing
Single Hill Brewing Company
04.2020 - 06.2020
Regional Sales Representative
Single Hill Brewing Company
01.2020 - 04.2020
Plant Manager
ClearMask, Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Hospitality Trainer
Bell’s Brewery
10.2018 - 10.2019
Hospitality Leader
Bell’s Brewery
06.2017 - 10.2018
Bartender & Operational Support Roles
Bell’s Brewery
08.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Economics, General Business
Western Michigan University – Haworth College of Business