Andrew Zigmont
Columbus,OH
Summary
Customer-focused sales and hospitality professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, expanding on-premise accounts, and building strategic partnerships. Experienced in beverage sales, brand marketing, and territory management, with a strong ability to influence decision-makers and execute high-impact activations. Recognized for cultivating relationships with industry leaders, optimizing account performance, and delivering results in competitive markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Musketeer On Premise Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with local influencers, industry tastemakers, and opinion leaders to increase brand credibility and expand reach within key nightlife and hospitality communities.
- Established a strong personal brand within the Philadelphia hospitality scene, becoming a recognized and trusted partner among venue owners, operators, and staff.
- Managed and grew a portfolio of on-premise accounts including bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues, driving volume, distribution, and brand visibility.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers to secure placements, menu features, and promotional activations.
- Executed national and regional marketing initiatives, events, and product launches to increase brand awareness and sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize territory strategy.
- Collaborated with distributor partners to ensure proper inventory levels, product availability, and execution standards.
- Increased account revenue through strategic upselling, staff education, and promotional programming.
Musketeer On Premise Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Columbus, OH
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed and grew a portfolio of on-premise accounts including bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues, driving volume, distribution, and brand visibility.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers to secure placements, menu features, and promotional activations.
- Executed national and regional marketing initiatives, events, and product launches to increase brand awareness and sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize territory strategy.
- Collaborated with distributor partners to ensure proper inventory levels, product availability, and execution standards.
- Increased account revenue through strategic upselling, staff education, and promotional programming.
- Transitioned territory from Columbus, OH (05/2023 – 11/2024) to Philadelphia, PA (11/2024 – 05/2026) while maintaining performance and building a new network of accounts.
VIP Host
Seesaw Columbus
Columbus, OH
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Initiate sales opportunities and establish a repeat customer base through excellent customer service.
- Utilize up-selling techniques to effectively promote specials and increase revenue.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange selling strategies and marketing information.
- Use networking opportunities to create successful, on-going business relationships.
- Maintain friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Use social media as a platform to market the venue, events, and nightly specials
- Coordinated VIP reservations and special events to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Cultivated strong relationships with high-profile clients to enhance guest experience.
Project Manager
AS Creative Services
Rockville, MD
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Account Executive
AS Creative Services
Rockville, MD
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed sales pipeline by cold-calling, canvassing and obtaining referrals.
- Prepared sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
- Attended various networking events to identify sales opportunities and build relationships.
- Increased profitability within accounts by cross-selling additional products.
- Created new revenue streams by increasing market coverage while driving company profits.
- Remained up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to reinvigorate accounts.
- Revived dormant accounts by re-establishing relationships with key decision-makers.
- Helped develop marketing materials and ideas to increase referrals.
- Gathered company and contact information to compile data for current and potential customers.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Sales Representative
Premier Pups
Johnstown , OH
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Leveraged CRM system to manage sales activities and track sales performance.
- Used CRM database to track referral and appointment data.
- Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
General Manager
Rise Pies
Columbus, OH
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
General Manager
Hot Head Burritos
Hermitage, PA
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to adhere to FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OHSome College (No Degree) -
Kent State University
Kent, OHHigh School Diploma -
Howland High School
Warren, OH06-2009
Skills
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Work Flow Planning
- Systems Implementation
- Performance Improvements
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem Solving
- Vendor Selection
- Team Collaboration
- Networking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Excel/Office
- Customer relations
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Expert problem solving
Timeline
Musketeer On Premise Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Musketeer On Premise Specialist
Red Bull North America, Inc.
04.2023 - 11.2024
VIP Host
Seesaw Columbus
03.2022 - 04.2023
Project Manager
AS Creative Services
10.2019 - 12.2022
Account Executive
AS Creative Services
06.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Representative
Premier Pups
06.2017 - 05.2019
General Manager
Rise Pies
04.2016 - 06.2017
General Manager
Hot Head Burritos
01.2012 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) -
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Howland High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Lake Erie College
Education and Training
other,other,other