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David Silvas

Summary

Dedicated beverage professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Development Manager

Sazerac
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed team of market development representatives with 10 direct reports
  • Total portfolio on premise growth of 48% during H1 '24
  • Trained sales team on effective selling techniques tailored towards specific markets, leading to improved performance metrics.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

District Manager

RNDC
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Managed team of sales representatives, 3 direct reports
  • Increased revenue by 20% each month; goal for April was $420K, EOM $550K.

Assistant District Manager

RNDC
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed team of sales representatives, 6 direct reports
  • Increased revenue by 20% year over year ($13 mil) vs 2019 ($11 mil).

On Premise Sales Representative

RNDC
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Began with 65 accounts, opened 10 new accounts within 6 months
  • Increased revenue by 24% year over year 2019 ($2.3 mil) vs 2018 ($1.9 mil).

Independent Traveller

Self
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Traveled independently through 20+ countries.

Branch Manager/Floor Manager

United Rentals/Cordua Restaurants
01.2009 - 01.2017
  • Managed team of 22 direct reports including training and performance evaluations
  • Leader for all company initiatives each year.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management -

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Building Key Relationships
  • Pre-Planning
  • Communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Self-Management
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Business Development
  • Relationship selling
  • Negotiation Tactics

Timeline

Market Development Manager

Sazerac
06.2022 - Current

District Manager

RNDC
01.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant District Manager

RNDC
09.2020 - 12.2021

On Premise Sales Representative

RNDC
06.2018 - 09.2020

Independent Traveller

Self
07.2017 - 06.2018

Branch Manager/Floor Manager

United Rentals/Cordua Restaurants
01.2009 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management -

University of Houston
David Silvas