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Kenneth (Luke) Gladden

Lenexa

Summary

Adult-beverage brands manager with over 24 yrs of experience within the alcohol industry. Starting out stocking shelves at local retail liquor store to successfully managing over 30+ suppliers. I am accountable for building and maintaining relationships within retail accounts, suppliers, and other area wholesalers. I have developed several successful “go to market” strategies in an endless evolving industry. I have a willingness to keep learning and adapt to a eve changing landscape.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Craft Brand Manager

Crawford Sales Company
05.2018 - Current
  • Manage and help grow 30 + suppliers brands.
  • Work with and manage 3 different sales divisions.
  • Manage and inform sales staff of current products and programs.
  • Order and Maintain inventory levels.

Craft Off Premise Team Leader

Crawford Sales Company
03.2015 - 05.2018
  • Set expectations for the team, overseeing progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Provide the necessary tools to reach set goals.
  • Applying sales support when needed.

Craft Beer Sales Representative

Crawford Sales Company
02.2012 - 03.2015
  • Grow presence and manage beer levels within each account.
  • Launch new brands through placement, displays, and impactful marketing strategies.
  • Manage product inventory levels and freshness dates
  • Build account/distributor relationships.

Beer and Spirits Manager

Rimann Liqours
08.2000 - 02.2012
  • Ordering and Maintaining inventory levels.
  • Provide high quality customer service
  • Provide product knowledge to the customer and staff.
  • Open/Lockup of store for the day. Operating software for opening and closing duties of business.
  • Working with the landlord for general operations of the property.

Education

Associate of Science - Network And System Administration

DeVry University
Kansas City, MO
02.2012

Skills

  • Managing sales staff in multiple divisions
  • Present and educate on new products to sales teams
  • Developing a "Go To Market" plan for new brands
  • Running market analysis through VIP reports
  • Maintain and grow business relationships with both accounts and suppliers
  • Sales support through marketing reports and devising sales strategies
  • Provide great customer service experiences
  • Create and implement multiple distributor/supplier incentives
  • Setup and Run promotional events
  • Order and maintain distributor inventory levels

Timeline

Craft Brand Manager

Crawford Sales Company
05.2018 - Current

Craft Off Premise Team Leader

Crawford Sales Company
03.2015 - 05.2018

Craft Beer Sales Representative

Crawford Sales Company
02.2012 - 03.2015

Beer and Spirits Manager

Rimann Liqours
08.2000 - 02.2012

Associate of Science - Network And System Administration

DeVry University

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