Joshua Bader
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Multi-faceted industry professional with extensive background in sales and marketing. Superior qualifications in customer relations, brand advocacy and merchandising.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SALES MANAGER
Two Roads Brewing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Builds and leads talented sales team in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky committed to propelling performance at 110% growth YTD
- Achieves expansive product distribution in On and Off-Premise facets including convenience stores, distributors, retail supermarkets and restaurants
- Oversees employee performance, corrects problems and increases efficiency to maintain productivity targets
- Assess sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends
WINE & SPIRITS SALES CONSULTANT
SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINES AND SPIRITS
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2013 - Current
- KPI brand distribution, volume growth and education of Constellation Brands in on premise key accounts
- Strategic territory planning, strong negotiation skills, resourcefulness and service-focused management styles in order to defeat cost competitive players
- Awarded New Zealand and Italy incentive trips in 2016 by exceeding net sales volume and point of distribution goals
WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
RESTAURANT ECHO
Cranberry Township, PA
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Supervised front of house operations of fine dining restaurant with over 200 seats and 30 direct employees
- Accomplished restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, interviewing, training, and coaching employee standards
- Achieved restaurant operational objectives by preparing and completing strategic action plans, identifying market trends and executing system improvements
BEVERAGE CONSULTANT
BUSCH'S, INC
West Bloomfield, Michigan
09.2008 - 09.2011
- On-premise Sommelier for upscale gourmet food and wine market that achieved over 250K in annual beverage sales
- Managed multi-category beverage department with over 800 wine selections, hundreds of micro-brews and full liquor selection while establishing loyal customer base
- Merchandised sales floor and created displays while tracking inventory and developing cost benefit strategies
Education
Associate of Arts - History and Communications
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Passionate Brand Advocate
- Trusted Customer Relations
- Territory Sales and Distributor Management
- Business Development and Growth
- Consumer Activation Expertise
- Merchandising and Displays
Certification
Level I Certificate, Court of Master Sommeliers
Level II Certificate, Wine & Spirits Educational Trust
Timeline
SALES MANAGER
Two Roads Brewing
08.2018 - 05.2022
WINE & SPIRITS SALES CONSULTANT
SOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINES AND SPIRITS
04.2013 - Current
WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
RESTAURANT ECHO
09.2011 - 04.2013
BEVERAGE CONSULTANT
BUSCH'S, INC
09.2008 - 09.2011
Associate of Arts - History and Communications
The University of Toledo
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