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Candis Bailey

Louisville,KY

Summary

Passionate leader seeking to improve the corporate culture through thought leadership within a fast paced, professional work environment. Utilizing business acumen, overall management and customer service skills to gain opportunity for advancement. Motivated individual with a track record of success in the field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Development Representative

Sazerac
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for executing & building Sazeracs portfolio of brands within the Southern Louisville territory
  • Increased Total Sazerac (Off-Premise) volume by 1.6% over fiscal year
  • Top priority brands Corazon Tequila increased by 139%, 99 Brand 15.7%, Heublein 311%, & Hartley 17.0% over fiscal year
  • Exceeded KPI executional goals at 100%
  • Liaison between Supplier, distributor partner & customer to help grow all account business
  • Paul Masson priority brand winner for top cases sold of new flavors
  • LTO (Limited Time Offer) Winner for most Holiday deals sold
  • Responsible in the Louisville market for the launch of New Mango Shotta Tequila, Barton Natural Vodka, & Traveller Whiskey
  • Develop strategic marketing plans for customers to maximize sales through merchandising, building displays, promotional objectives, & in-store selling
  • Accomplished transition between RNDC distribution company & the supplier.
  • Responsible for Bi-Weekly meetings working with Ky Eagle Distributor prioritizing account goals
  • Conduct monthly business review meetings with management to review total Sazerac business

Business Development Manager Beyond Beer

Advantage Solutions / Anheuser Busch
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans that expand the customer base and ensure strong brand presence
  • Gained 45% of incremental display space in Off Premise accounts
  • Showcase (EDGE) every day great execution in accounts with proper marketing material
  • Grew On-Premise Product Distribution by 71%
  • Responsible for coaching, training & developing college ambassadors for innovation brands
  • Increased Beyond Beer volume with points of distribution in 50% of accounts by 69%
  • Plan, organize, manage, and facilitate Kentucky Derby special events in local & chain accounts
  • Responsible for conducting monthly leadership / wholesaler work withs to identify opportunities for product awareness
  • Plan & execute activations & events for on & off premise accounts
  • Responsible for weekly & monthly delivery of administrative reports to leadership.

On Premise Sales Representative

Coca-Cola
Louisville, KY
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Increased Gross Profit by 6.8%; met targeted profit increase from $931,109 to $994,008
  • Increased new business accounts consistently meeting and exceeding goal
  • Responsible for developing top accounts in the Louisville area: (Churchill Downs, The Kentucky & Exposition Center, local chain restaurants & hotels)
  • Consistently addressed customer needs with a constant display of presence and commitment to their deliverables
  • Maintained premium service levels with customer accounts
  • Providing critical operational documents and activities such as detailed contractual agreements, customer analysis, sponsorship financials, and weekly planning.

Warranty Specialist

Jaguar/ Land Rover
Louisville, KY
09.2016 - 03.2018

· Processed warranty documentation for new and used Jaguar / Land Rover vehicles.

· Provided “award winning” customer service to all customers in the service department.

· Accurately documented repair orders to receive payments for dealership.

· Processed weekly and monthly reports; also prepared bi-weekly payroll for all technicians.

· Attend consistent training on product knowledge and product development.

· Coordinated Jaguar Member Club Events.

· Trainings completed:

*2017 Discovery Product Launch

*Customer Service at its Best

Corporate Sales Manager

Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Louisville, KY
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Responsible for increasing sales for the corporate, religious, social, entertainment industry and local business markets
  • Focused on new business development and upcoming businesses in the designated market area
  • Targeted broad markets to meet customer demand for all hotel accommodations and event functions
  • Specialized in New Business Development as Long Term Projects
  • Generated $97,000 of revenue within less than two quarters
  • Expanded existing customer base by 200 new accounts through weekly sales calls, site visits, appointments, prospecting, and networking events
  • Generated the highest volume of new accounts for holiday and special event business
  • Negotiated and closed on a contract worth $22,500 annually with Kentucky Baptist Convention

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management and Tourism, Business Minor -

University of Kentucky
12.2004

Skills

  • Excellent attitude
  • Energetic, hard-working and eager to learn
  • Customer focused
  • Revenue Generator
  • Business Development
  • Sales Expertise
  • Account Development

Timeline

Marketing Development Representative

Sazerac
09.2022 - Current

Business Development Manager Beyond Beer

Advantage Solutions / Anheuser Busch
11.2020 - 08.2022

On Premise Sales Representative

Coca-Cola
04.2018 - 04.2020

Warranty Specialist

Jaguar/ Land Rover
09.2016 - 03.2018

Corporate Sales Manager

Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
11.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management and Tourism, Business Minor -

University of Kentucky
Candis Bailey