Joshua Besl
Cincinnati
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Heidelberg Distributing, excelling in consultative sales and territory management. Recognized for driving significant revenue growth through relationship building and deep product knowledge. Adept at upselling and cross-selling, consistently exceeding targets while fostering strong customer connections.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Professional – Wine & Low-Proof Spirits
Heidelberg Distributing
Cincinnati
01.2023 - Current
- Managed large retail chains and independent stores, driving sales of wine and low-proof spirits.
- Promoted twice since first route into larger, high-priority territories.
- Balanced customer needs, company goals, and personal targets monthly.
- Succeeded through listening to buyers, deep product knowledge, detailed planning, and doing the extra work others skipped.
Dental Volunteer
Good Samaritan Free Health Center
Price Hill
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with dentists and hygienists to treat underprivileged patients.
- Took histories, vitals, digital X-rays, and impressions.
- Prepped for fillings, root canals, and extractions; assisted chairside.
- Ran sterilization, poured denture molds, gave post-op instructions, trained new volunteers.
- Kept three-chair clinic clean, organized, and running while connecting with patients from all backgrounds.
Server
Quatman Cafe
Mason
12.2017 - Current
- Delivered fast, friendly service—took orders, kept dining area and bar clean and organized, and closed out the drawer nightly.
- Memorized full menu and specials, trained new hires, and made sure every guest left happy.
Sales Support / Merchandiser
Heidelberg Distributing
Greater Cincinnati Area
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Merchandised accounts across the region, building displays, rotating product, and keeping shelves stocked and organized for chains and independents.
- Covered reps’ routes, drove loaded vans, and handled any task that came up.
Chemistry Lab Instructor
University of Dayton
Dayton
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Taught general chemistry labs to over 130 students, creating a fun environment where everyone asked questions and stayed engaged.
- Graded reports and exams, held office hours for one-on-one help.
- Worked with other instructors to keep all lab sections consistent.
In-Shop / Sales Master
Jimmy John’s
Cincinnati
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Started as an in-shop employee making sandwiches, and eventually moved to drive-through.
- Earned the title 'Sales Master' for selling the most box lunches in the region.
- Mastered speed, accuracy, and upselling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio05.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Xavier High School
Cincinnati, Ohio05.2018
Skills
- Relationship building
- Consultative Sales
- Upselling and cross selling
- Territory Management
- Product Knowledge
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Sales forecasting
Affiliations
- Member of the Pre-Dental Society and Alpha Epsilon Delta at the University of Dayton.
- Served as the Fundraising Chair for Alpha Epsilon Delta for two years planning takeovers and the annual Danny Arnold 5K.
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Sales Professional – Wine & Low-Proof Spirits
Heidelberg Distributing
01.2023 - Current
Sales Support / Merchandiser
Heidelberg Distributing
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dental Volunteer
Good Samaritan Free Health Center
05.2021 - Current
Chemistry Lab Instructor
University of Dayton
08.2020 - 12.2022
Server
Quatman Cafe
12.2017 - Current
In-Shop / Sales Master
Jimmy John’s
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental
University of Dayton
High School Diploma -
St. Xavier High School