ANNA CANTLON
Blaine,MN
Summary
Dynamic key account manager with a proven track record in enhancing client relations, strategic planning, and driving revenue growth. Expertise in fostering collaboration among distributors, accounts, and sales teams ensures alignment with business objectives while adapting to evolving market demands. Renowned for exceptional relationship-building skills, negotiation tactics, and project management capabilities that consistently deliver results. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and innovative problem-solving, demonstrating a commitment to achieving excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Key Account Manager
Lift Bridge Brewery
Stillwater, MN
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with key clients to enhance satisfaction and increase distribution.
- Developed strategic account plans aligning customer goals with company objectives.
- Managed distributor relationships to facilitate new product launches, broaden distribution, and to create incentives and bonus placements.
- Developed positive relationships with state fair accounts to increase product placements and expand distribution. In the four years I ran the State Fair we increased from 10,000 cases to over 30,000 cases
- Developed positive relationships with local chains to establish advertising programs and features. The chains that were my accounts, were up 12.8% in 2025.
- Created yearly forecasts and market plans, coordinating with distributors to ensure we reached our goals together.
- Collaborated with brand managers, sales managers, and representatives to optimize product placement and support initiatives, launches and programming.
- Partnered with marketing to strategize, develop and execute seasonal promotional campaigns and visual displays.
- Managed distributor relationships to guarantee timely and accurate orders, minimizing the amount of out-of-stock products.
- Worked closely with the sales team to ensure market support, successful product launches, seasonal promotions and chain programming execution.
- Represents the Brewery and Brand proudly and professionally
On Premise Sales Representative
JJ Taylor
Minneapolis, MN
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Established and maintained excellent relationships throughout the entire North Metro
- Maintained and continued to grow a well established, ever changing route.
- Earned Salesperson of the month multiple times.
- Was able to hit my monthly business objectives and revenue goals on a regular basis.
- Effectively introduced new products and maintained placements of them
Area Sales Manager On and Off Premise
Bernick's
Brooklyn Center, MN
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales.
- Established new customer accounts.
- Informed management of special sales and service issues.
- Increased keg volume by 300% in one year period
- Increased revenue by 100% in one year period
- Developed promotional programs to optimize revenue levels.
Manager
Washington Square Bar and Grill
White Bear Lake, MN
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
- Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees
- Developed and maintained exceptional customer service standards.
- Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials.
Manager
Famous Dave's Mall of America
Saint Paul, MN
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bartender, Server, Trainer
Old Chicago
Roseville
02.2009 - 03.2013
Education
Associate of Arts -
Century College
Saint Paul, MN01-2008
Skills
- Goal-driven
- Key account management
- Client relationship building
- Rapid learner
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Strong time management
- Adaptable
- Account development and retention
- Organizational skills
Certification
Completed and passed both Serve Safe food and bar certification.
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Lift Bridge Brewery
03.2022 - Current
On Premise Sales Representative
JJ Taylor
04.2018 - 03.2022
Area Sales Manager On and Off Premise
Bernick's
04.2016 - 04.2018
Manager
Washington Square Bar and Grill
09.2014 - 04.2016
Manager
Famous Dave's Mall of America
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bartender, Server, Trainer
Old Chicago
02.2009 - 03.2013
Associate of Arts -
Century College