Trey York
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Results-driven business and sales professional seeking a growth-oriented position where I can leverage my experience in account management, relationship building, sales strategy, and business development to drive revenue, strengthen customer partnerships, and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Brands Manager
Cherokee Distributing Company
Knoxville, TN
10.2025 - 10.2026
- Managed and developed assigned supplier brands, focusing on sales growth, distribution, visibility, and overall brand performance. Analyzed sales and market data to identify growth opportunities and develop strategies to improve brand performance. Partnered with supplier representatives and internal sales teams to establish brand priorities and sales goals, leading promotional initiatives. Built relationships with key accounts to secure new placements and enhance brand visibility, driving revenue growth.
- Oversaw brand portfolio management by aligning supplier, sales, and customer priorities.
- Collaborated with sales teams to establish pricing, optimize product placement, and enhance brand support.
- Developed promotional plans for beverage brands and market campaigns.
Impact Chain Account Manager
Cherokee Distributing Company
Knoxville, TN
11.2017 - 10.2025
- Managed chain retailer accounts for beverage distributor sales goals.
- Engaged with top independent accounts to strengthen customer relationships and enhance representation of Cherokee Distributing in each account.
- Built customer relationships with grocery and convenience chain buyers.
- Coordinated promotional plans with Cherokee Distributing Company sales and marketing teams.
Knox County Register of Deeds Office
Knoxville, TN
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked during the 2016-17 MLB off-season to assist in real estate records research for developers, real estate companies, banks, attorneys, judges and individuals to identify such information as real estate ownership, property description verification, and real estate liens/levies.
summer intern with Marketing Division
H.T. Hackney
Knoxville, TN
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Developed and promoted advertising campaign for new energy drink, increasing brand awareness and engagement among target audience.
- Assisted with inventory counts in H.T. Hackney warehouse to ensure accurate stock levels. for H.T. Hackney warehouse operations.
- Helped with order processing using distribution center systems to fulfill customer requests. using distribution center systems.
- Checked shipping paperwork for accuracy and completeness to facilitate smooth delivery operations. for accuracy and completeness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
East Tennessee State University
05-2016
Skills
- Brand strategy
- Sales data analysis
- Sales data expertise
- Retail space optimization
- Supplier coordination
- Building client relationships
- Daily team communication
- Reporting trimester goal results to company supervisors
- Office software proficiency
Timeline
Brands Manager
Cherokee Distributing Company
10.2025 - 10.2026
Impact Chain Account Manager
Cherokee Distributing Company
11.2017 - 10.2025
Knox County Register of Deeds Office
10.2016 - 02.2017
summer intern with Marketing Division
H.T. Hackney
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
East Tennessee State University