KAELYN ELINGS
Marysville,WA
Summary
Customer-centric professional with a solid background in sales and account management. Proven track record in developing tailored programs that drive revenue and foster brand recognition. Strong organizational skills complemented by a commitment to team collaboration and creating memorable customer experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
Auburn, WA
08.2025 - Current
- Managed 40 accounts by writing DSD orders, executing the planner, merchandising accounts, and selling displays and new items.
Supplier Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company
Auburn, WA
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Cultivated brand visibility for seven suppliers (listed below) across various channels.
Presented and promoted brands to accounts to enhance market presence.
Leveraged in-depth knowledge to educate teams on brand offerings.
Developed tailored programs for each account to drive sales growth. - Fifth Generation - Tito's, Brown Forman, William Grant & Sons, Remy Cointreau, McCormick Distilling, American Beverage Marketers, and Branca USA
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
Auburn, WA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed 19 accounts by writing DSD orders, executing planner, merchandising displays to enhance product visibility.
Portfolio Manager
Republic National Distributing Company
Auburn, WA
02.2022 - 07.2023
- As a Portfolio Manager for Trinchero Family Estates, I built the brands represented by presenting them to accounts in all channels, use my knowledge of the brands to educate others, and work directly with the people that work for the winery to sell their products.
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
Auburn, WA
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed 15 accounts by writing DSD orders, executing the planner, merchandising accounts, and selling displays and new items to each account.
Sales Associate
Youngs Market Company
Auburn, WA
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed delivery routes to ensure timely service during representative's absence.
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
Everett, WA
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Organized back stock area, faced shelves, and pulled up stacks to maintain store presentation during delivery downtime.
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
Mill Creek, WA
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Bagged groceries, collected carts, cleaned restrooms, and maintained a clean store, while also training new hires.
Education
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA12-2018
High school or equivalent -
Glacier Peak High School
Snohomish, WA06-2016
Skills
- Sales Closing
- Territory Sales
- Revenue Generation
- Account Management
- Client Account Management
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Training and Development
- Client Service
Refrences
- Brian Snyder - Chopin Imports
(206)683-2322
- Clay Allen - Trinchero Family Estates
(208)305-4848
- Samantha Christiani - Brown Forman
(602)616-7264
- Dave Escalante - Republic National Distributing Company
(425)345-2401
- John Morrow - Republic National Distributing Company
(206)683-2032
Timeline
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
08.2025 - Current
Supplier Specialist
Republic National Distributing Company
01.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
07.2023 - 12.2023
Portfolio Manager
Republic National Distributing Company
02.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
09.2020 - 02.2022
Sales Associate
Youngs Market Company
10.2018 - 09.2020
Merchandiser
Columbia Distributing
06.2017 - 08.2018
Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
12.2014 - 08.2016
Cascadia College
High school or equivalent -
Glacier Peak High School