Daniel Jensen
Fargo,ND
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing brand visibility and sales by adeptly leveraging market trends and budget management. Excelled in fostering customer relationships and multitasking across high-stakes environments, achieving key performance indicators with precision. Trustworthy and strong communicator, I drive significant market impact and team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Uber Partner
Uber
Seatttle, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Balanced multiple priorities during peak hours to maximize earnings and efficiency. Followed safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation.
- Provided customer service by answering questions, providing recommendations, and responding to feedback. Communicated with dispatchers by radio, telephone or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Field Sales Manager Topo Chico
Greenhouse Agency Inc
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for growing distribution, driving volume, and the execution of Guest Marketing Programs aimed at driving organic brand growth within a set “Lighthouse” Account list. Drive velocity through engagement, brand advocacy, and brand education with consumers, trade, and the distributor(s). Manage and store POS for the distributors as well as personal use in the market. Provide monthly and quarterly reports on sales numbers and key account accomplishments in the on premise.
- This role ran off set KPI's and brand goals communicated through a shared company app, weekly conference calls, and monthly reporting to my superiors.
Brand Development Manager
Young's Market Company
Seattle, WA
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Perform against goals and KPI's as the portfolio specialist for William Grant & Sons. Increase brand awareness through direct sales, product tastings, staff training's, and events. Lead in the execution of new product launches by finding venues, caterers, entertainment, and decor. Present brand goals and new programming to distributor teams at quarterly general sales meetings. Keep project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes. Provide hands on training and event planning/execution with new hire William Grant brand ambassadors. Manage POS through distributor warehouse & supplier unit and distribute to local teams as needed.
- This role ran off a specific set of goals around six core brands while still focusing on full book needs for William Grant. It was 100% supplier funded and managed through the William Grant Area Manager. While I also reported through Young's Market to VP's and Portfolio Directors to help their teams meet state brand goals.
Sazerac Brand Ambassador
Sazerac Company
Seattle, WA
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Attain volume objectives for a target account list within the market through daily/weekly/monthly account visits and communication with buyers. Work closely with distributor partner via ride alongs and joint account calls to achieve brand goals. Carry out on site staffed promotional activations and engagements in an effort to enhance brand awareness. Negotiate in features, menu placements, and sponsorships in key accounts using various selling techniques to show value to buyers. Order and manage POS for multiple brands based on state budgets. Oversee large scale consumer facing educational & tasting public events on various brands within the supplier portfolio. Report all daily market activity and performance success through a company web portal.
- This position ran off of specific key performance indicators for three separate brands. The KPI's included new points of distribution, back bar placement, permanent menu mentions, brand specific permanent signage, temporary features, on site promotions, chill machine placements, ambassador engagements, and wholesaler ride alongs.
- This position as Sazerac Brand Ambassador covered the Seattle Metro market primarily, but also dedicated a significant amount of time focusing on outer territories in Western and Eastern Washington.
Fireball Brand Ambassador
Zehnder Communications
Spokane, WA
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Drive brand awareness through marketing, promotions, and direct sales in both the on and off premise. Build relationships with buyers in order to expand distribution and drive depletions in key accounts. Weekly planning in order to hit KPIs based around Fireball and other brands under the Sazerac portfolio. Work within the confines of a monthly and yearly budget. Manage POS for the Eastern Washington territory.
- This position ran off of the same KPI's as the Sazerac Brand Ambassador role but was more heavily focused on overall awareness and brand building through bigger events and large scale promotions.
Bartender Supervisor
Twigs Bistro And Martini Bar
Spokane, WA
09.2006 - 05.2012
- Supervised, trained and mentored staff members to provide excellent customer service. Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs. Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. Collected money at night's end from servers and other help staff, and was in charge of wrapping up the kitchen staff to lock up the restaurant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Marketing
Eastern Washington University
2011
General
North Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Lisbon High School
2000
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Skilled at multitasking
- Highly adept in process management
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Expert at account development
- Proficient in managing a budget
- Savvy in current market trends
- Trustworthy
References
REFERENCES
Christine Baerwaldt - National Accounts Manager, William Grant & Sons (206) 883-7121
Casey Curtis - Food and Beverage Director, Northern Quest Casino (509) 768-8698
Allison Stovin - National Accounts Manager, Sazerac Company (206) 423-1024
Kiana Kaaha - Regional Operations Manager, Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar (509) 218-6438
Languages
English
Native language
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeInterests
Travel
Concerts
Sporting Events
Food
Lake Time
Timeline
Uber Partner
Uber
06.2021 - Current
Field Sales Manager Topo Chico
Greenhouse Agency Inc
03.2020 - 05.2021
Brand Development Manager
Young's Market Company
05.2017 - 10.2019
Sazerac Brand Ambassador
Sazerac Company
01.2014 - 05.2017
Fireball Brand Ambassador
Zehnder Communications
06.2012 - 01.2014
Bartender Supervisor
Twigs Bistro And Martini Bar
09.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Marketing
Eastern Washington University
General
North Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Lisbon High School
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