Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kristen Meier

Kristen Meier

Mount Juliet

Summary

Commercial professional prepared to drive results with solid background in managing business operations and enhancing profitability. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing market conditions. Skilled in strategic planning and contract negotiation, with focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and maintaining high standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Manager – High End

Anheuser-Busch
04.2022 - Current
  • Wholesaler-facing brand and channel lead successfully executing the wholesaler joint business plan
  • Forecasting strategies and delivering results with market share growth for 3 consecutive years.
  • Using key metrics and preparing reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
  • Monitoring competitive activity, utilizing insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Strengthening client relationships through regular communication and timely resolution of issues, leading to increased customer satisfaction.

Executional Highlights:

  • Manage 13 equity and 2 non-equity wholesalers.
  • Mega Brand: Kona Big Wave, double digit volume growth, 3 years
  • Achieved KPI targets during a volatile year for the company.

Business Development – High End

Anheuser-Busch
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Prioritized KPI direction and brand strategy in customer-facing role executing key account programming.
  • Built relationships to enhance quality execution with wholesaler partners, retailers, and consumers.
  • Activated brand partnerships and utilized spending to maximize brand presence while accurately managing budget
  • Worked effectively and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.


Previous relevant roles and experience:

  • Brand Manager: Starr Hill Brewery with Red Light Music Management. Nashville, TN. April 2018 – April 2020
  • Key Accounts – On-Premise Specialist: Anheuser-Busch with RAJeffreys. Wilmington, NC. June 2015 – April 2018

Education

Master's Degree - Management and Organizational Leadership

Middle Tennessee State University
12.2021

Skills

  • Detail and task oriented
  • Circana and VIP trained
  • Strategic marketing
  • Key account development
  • Solutions-based
  • Organizational skills
  • Operations management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract terms negotiation

Certification

Veterans at Work, SHRM, Middle Tennessee State University


Human Resources Essentials, eCornell University


Six Sigma - White Belt

Accomplishments

  • Anheuser-Busch Team of the Year Award - 2023
  • Anheuser-Busch SAMCOM conference execution, 2025
  • "Highest ranked conference in company history"

Timeline

Commercial Manager – High End

Anheuser-Busch
04.2022 - Current

Business Development – High End

Anheuser-Busch
10.2020 - 04.2022

Master's Degree - Management and Organizational Leadership

Middle Tennessee State University