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McKenzie Mindt
Edina,MN
Summary
Dynamic sales manager with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, demonstrating a proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing brand visibility. Expertise in Microsoft Office, brand awareness, and key performance indicators complements a solid foundation in business administration and marketing strategies. Recognized for exceptional VIP management skills, leveraging a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on project management to deliver results that exceed expectations. Committed to fostering strong client relationships and leading high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Distribution Manager
Climbing Kites
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw regional distribution operations, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency across multiple locations.
- Managed inventory levels using advanced forecasting tools, reducing stock discrepancies and improving order fulfillment rates.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics operations, fostering collaboration between departments for improved outcomes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving initiatives that increased operational effectiveness.
Chain Manager
Artisan Beer
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Key person for communication between top local chains and suppliers.
- Created and presented monthly proposed programming to key decision makers.
- Quarterly meetings to discuss current state of business and ways to improve
- Responsible for 40% total volume in beer division
- Training, mentoring and coaching five direct reports
Regional Sales Manager
Toppling Goliath
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Responsible for over 82,000 cases
- Increased volume by 14% in 2021
- Created local promotions and programming throughout the state of MN
- Created nationwide marketing campaigns for key holidays in top off premise account
- Territory grew from Southern MN to MN, ND and SD in 7 months.
- Executed brand marketing activities throughout MN, ND and SD, localizing to the markets specific needs.
Area Sales Manager
Miller Coors
06.2012 - 08.2018
- Responsible for over 500,000 cases throughout both MN and ND
- Key contact for 7 distributors in MN and ND
- Created and led monthly meeting with decision makers at each distributor covering volume plan, marketing plans and highlighting market opportunities
- Increased volume by 7% in 2017
- Created local promotions and programming throughout MN and ND
- Created nationwide marketing campaigns for key holidays in top off premise account
- Hand selected to be Sales Rep Lead, leading and coaching sales reps in MN, IA and NE
- Executed brand marketing activities throughout MN and ND
Education
Master’s Degree - Project Management
St. Mary’s University
Minneapolis, MN10.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing Management
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN01.2005
Skills
- Staff development
- Budgeting and finance
- Project management
- Customer needs assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Consumer products
- Cost analysis
- Sales collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Regional Distribution Manager
Climbing Kites
03.2025 - Current
Chain Manager
Artisan Beer
04.2022 - 03.2025
Regional Sales Manager
Toppling Goliath
05.2021 - 04.2022
Area Sales Manager
Miller Coors
06.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Marketing Management
Concordia University
Master’s Degree - Project Management
St. Mary’s University