Matt Foster
Denver,CO
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with strong background in managing client portfolios and developing sales strategies. Recognized for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing market conditions. Skilled in negotiation and relationship management, consistently contributing to team success and achieving metric goals. Experienced with identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships. Utilizes effective relationship building to create meaningful connections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
STR Essentials
07.2020 - Current
- Managing 20 properties
- Provides customer support to renters including conflict resolution between renters and property management as well as managing support needs through the AirBnB platform
- Provides maintenance of properties for property owners; timely and consistent communication, problem solving, and collaboration on financial goals
- Manages the budgetary needs of the company
- Oversees marketing needs for the properties through STR and AirBnB
- Collaborating with AirBnB on current rentals as well as the account creation of new properties gained through STR
Sales Representative
Lagunitas Brewing
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed approximately 2000 accounts throughout the Front Range with a team of sale representatives
- Created and managed all allocations with top tier accounts
- Developed and organized multiple sales incentives for the distribution team
- Grew sales volume 5% in 2019
Senior Sales Representative
Crooked Stave Artisans
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Top Grossing CSA Salesman in 2018
- Provided training, oversite and ongoing support of new sales representatives
- Responsible for coordinating visits between suppliers and Denver accounts
- Traveled to Washington, Oregon, California, and New Mexico along with the general manager to explore potential new accounts and maintain supplier relations
- Maintained continued relationships with accounts held while in previous role
Sales Representative
Crooked Stave Artisans
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained relationships with buyers and receivers at top accounts in the Denver area; as well as responsible for identifying and creating relationships in new markets
- Developed relationships with 60 new accounts in the West Denver area
- Successfully represented over 50 unique high-quality breweries and other beverage suppliers
- Provided education to consumers about quality craft beer to enhance their passion for the product
- Coordinated weekly to monthly events including tap takeovers, brewery of the month, and other feature events
Delivery Driver
Crooked Stave Artisans
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Responsible for cultivating and supporting relationships with buyers and receivers at top accounts identified in Colorado
- Worked with a team of people to receive and organize supplier shipments, entered inventory with accuracy, and created a safe working environment by overseeing the organization and streamlined functioning of the warehouse
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville01.2011
Skills
- Proficient in interpersonal interactions
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Dedicated team member and collaborator
- Committed to advocacy efforts
- Team leadership experience
- Strategic thinker
- Adaptable learner
- Proactive initiator
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Responsive to new challenges
- Goal-driven approach
- Values ongoing improvement
- Effective stress management through emotional awareness
- Strong organizational skills
Timeline
Co-Owner
STR Essentials
07.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Lagunitas Brewing
06.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Sales Representative
Crooked Stave Artisans
06.2017 - 06.2019
Sales Representative
Crooked Stave Artisans
02.2015 - 06.2017
Delivery Driver
Crooked Stave Artisans
09.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Tennessee