Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with clients and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up displays, promoting products, and supporting clients with knowledgeable assistance. In search of a new role that will promote personal and professional growth. Always eager to tackle on new challenges that highlight my adaptive skills and work ethic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Business Development
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
Frankfort, KY
02.2023 - Current
Driving distribution of brands in identified target accounts and developing new prospects within assigned territory
Consistent communication with new and current clients to review brand priorities, executing events to drive sales and train account staff on brand attributes and selling points
Building and maintaining effective business relationships
Collaborating with distributors/wholesalers on brand and sales objectives via team and general sales meetings
Conducting product and brand education/samplings, educating store personnel and consumers
Providing post-sampling recaps and continuing educational updates
Sourcing consumer and trade events to generate awareness of brands by setting up and attending brand building promotions on/off premise and special events (retailer & consumer samplings, brand launches, trade shows, etc)
Reporting sales inquires to distributor reps to plan for on and off premise accounts
Monitored competitive activity, brand movement, pricing, and distribution penetration and highlight opportunities for sales team.
Supervisor
Maryhurst
07.2021 - 05.2023
Provided active leadership for co-workers and assisted Program Supervisors in the overall operation of the dorm and campus
Supervised activities of clients/staff to maintain a safe and secure environment for that promoted growth and development
Responsible for providing therapeutic milieu within the program setting
While working directly with specific clients, acting as a mentor to create and maintain treatment plans and advocate for those youth
Maintained consistent and constructive rapport with all of my team members to ensure that client and staff needs were met
Responsible for providing direct feedback to co-workers and communicating effectively with the Program Supervisor.
Sprinkler Fitter
B & B Fire Protection
06.2017 - 08.2020
On site installing, testing, inspecting, and certifying of automatic fire suppression systems in all types of structures
Mainly installing systems for local distilleries in rickhouses.
Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2019 - 01.2020
Seasonal sales support, specialized in the outdoors department
Working the register and handling cash
Handling & inventory of firearms
Customer Service.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Spalding University
06.2021
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Relationship building and rapport
Critical Thinking
Competitive Analysis
Youth Mentoring
Teamwork
Sales Operations
Marketing
Business Development
Public Speaking
Affiliations
Ambassador - Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce
Active Member of Rotary International
Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild member
Volunteer work with local non-profit, Bridging the Gap.
High School Multi-sport athlete. Football & Baseball
Spalding University Baseball Student athlete 2017-2021
Accomplishments
Achieved quantitative growth in sales and brand recognition with J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery. Since taking over as head of sales in February of 2023. I have generated over 75% of growth in sales with new and existing accounts in key markets.
Supervised Agriculture Experiences Award (SAE). Awarded for Creating the most profitable small business within my FFA Chapter. Providing firewood & various tree services. Created a income throughout high school and college, as well as showcasing business and entrepreneurial skills.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Business Development
J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery
02.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Maryhurst
07.2021 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2019 - 01.2020
Sprinkler Fitter
B & B Fire Protection
06.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA - Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Spalding University
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