John Bixler

Sales Representative at Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Arcadia, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Japanese Professional working proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency
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Jennifer McNellis

John created a successful business from the ground up. Excellent management skills, outstanding customer relationships and driving profit in a competitive business. Outstanding communication and problem solving.

Tyler Cullen

John is an intelligent, friendly, and hard-working professional I had the pleasure of working with here in Japan. He is a great decision maker and problem solver, and I have no doubt he will be successful in any area he chooses. I am proud to recommend John, and would be honored to have the chance to work together again in the future.

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Credentials

  • International Kikizake-shi (Saké Sommelier)
    SSI International
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Shochu Advisor
    Sake School of America
    Apr, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Specialist of Wine
    Society of Wine Educators
    May, 2011
    - Oct, 2024
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3
    Japan Educational Exchanges and Services / The Japan Foundation
    Feb, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • TBE Business English Teaching Certification
    Worldwide Teacher’s Development Institute
    Jul, 2000
    - Oct, 2024
  • TEFL Certificate, Pass A Grade
    Worldwide Teachers Development Institute
    Jul, 2000
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
    • United States
    • Wholesale Import and Export
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      -Sales of Japanese food and beverage imports, with a focus on Sake and Shochu -Managing a combination of high-profile local and national accounts, both on and off premise, including Whole Foods, BevMo!, and Tippsy Sake. -Created contingency sales plan for pandemic lockdown, grew sales by 210% over 2019 -Undertook multiple product education and certification opportunities -Spearheaded adoption and implementation of SevenFifty online market platform -Sales of Japanese food and beverage imports, with a focus on Sake and Shochu -Managing a combination of high-profile local and national accounts, both on and off premise, including Whole Foods, BevMo!, and Tippsy Sake. -Created contingency sales plan for pandemic lockdown, grew sales by 210% over 2019 -Undertook multiple product education and certification opportunities -Spearheaded adoption and implementation of SevenFifty online market platform

  • Meridian Organics
    • United States
    • Wholesale
    • Founder and CEO
      • Nov 2015 - Jan 2020

      -Founded a boutique distribution firm in the California market -Created and executed a compliant operating plan for wholesale business -Grew revenue to $1.5M the following within two years -Expanded sales team to 3 employees covering separate territories in Los Angeles area -Achieved distribution in 70+ accounts -Managed all corporate functions, including compliance, bookkeeping, compensation, supplier relations, cash management, and logistics -Post 2018, created compliant… Show more -Founded a boutique distribution firm in the California market -Created and executed a compliant operating plan for wholesale business -Grew revenue to $1.5M the following within two years -Expanded sales team to 3 employees covering separate territories in Los Angeles area -Achieved distribution in 70+ accounts -Managed all corporate functions, including compliance, bookkeeping, compensation, supplier relations, cash management, and logistics -Post 2018, created compliant operating framework for independent brokerage operations -Collaborated with suppliers on branding, marketing, and distribution strategies, including compliant packaging and transport requirements Show less -Founded a boutique distribution firm in the California market -Created and executed a compliant operating plan for wholesale business -Grew revenue to $1.5M the following within two years -Expanded sales team to 3 employees covering separate territories in Los Angeles area -Achieved distribution in 70+ accounts -Managed all corporate functions, including compliance, bookkeeping, compensation, supplier relations, cash management, and logistics -Post 2018, created compliant… Show more -Founded a boutique distribution firm in the California market -Created and executed a compliant operating plan for wholesale business -Grew revenue to $1.5M the following within two years -Expanded sales team to 3 employees covering separate territories in Los Angeles area -Achieved distribution in 70+ accounts -Managed all corporate functions, including compliance, bookkeeping, compensation, supplier relations, cash management, and logistics -Post 2018, created compliant operating framework for independent brokerage operations -Collaborated with suppliers on branding, marketing, and distribution strategies, including compliant packaging and transport requirements Show less

  • Vinocopia
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Mar 2012 - Feb 2017

      Field Sales Representative for a successful wine and spirits wholesaler. Responsible for managing and growing business in a mixed territory of on-premise (restaurant) and off-premise (retail) accounts. Highlights: -Prospected and developed accounts of varying size/type (Corporate, chain, independent). Responsible for several key strategic accounts. -Opened over 60 new accounts since starting with the company. -Increased revenue within assigned territory an average of 200%… Show more Field Sales Representative for a successful wine and spirits wholesaler. Responsible for managing and growing business in a mixed territory of on-premise (restaurant) and off-premise (retail) accounts. Highlights: -Prospected and developed accounts of varying size/type (Corporate, chain, independent). Responsible for several key strategic accounts. -Opened over 60 new accounts since starting with the company. -Increased revenue within assigned territory an average of 200% year to year. -Work closely with suppliers to develop their brands and secure key placements. -Organize dinners, events, and educational seminars to increase product exposure and drive follow on sales on and off premise. -Participate in "work with" training and guidance for new salespeople. Show less Field Sales Representative for a successful wine and spirits wholesaler. Responsible for managing and growing business in a mixed territory of on-premise (restaurant) and off-premise (retail) accounts. Highlights: -Prospected and developed accounts of varying size/type (Corporate, chain, independent). Responsible for several key strategic accounts. -Opened over 60 new accounts since starting with the company. -Increased revenue within assigned territory an average of 200%… Show more Field Sales Representative for a successful wine and spirits wholesaler. Responsible for managing and growing business in a mixed territory of on-premise (restaurant) and off-premise (retail) accounts. Highlights: -Prospected and developed accounts of varying size/type (Corporate, chain, independent). Responsible for several key strategic accounts. -Opened over 60 new accounts since starting with the company. -Increased revenue within assigned territory an average of 200% year to year. -Work closely with suppliers to develop their brands and secure key placements. -Organize dinners, events, and educational seminars to increase product exposure and drive follow on sales on and off premise. -Participate in "work with" training and guidance for new salespeople. Show less

  • Ichikawa Board of Education
    • Foreign Language Instructor
      • Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

      English language instructor responsible for preparing and teaching classes at six elementary and secondary public schools within Ichikawa school district. Highlights: -Consistently earned excellent evaluations at all visited schools. -Collaborated with Japanese colleagues on joint classes for 2nd to 9th grade students. -Coordinated and presented at annual training seminars for Japanese teachers of English. English language instructor responsible for preparing and teaching classes at six elementary and secondary public schools within Ichikawa school district. Highlights: -Consistently earned excellent evaluations at all visited schools. -Collaborated with Japanese colleagues on joint classes for 2nd to 9th grade students. -Coordinated and presented at annual training seminars for Japanese teachers of English.

  • Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Foreign Language Instructor
      • Sep 2004 - Jul 2007

      Through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, was assigned to a school district in rural Japan where I taught English as a second language to students from 1st through 9th Grade. Highlights: -Proposed and played a key role in creating a city-wide elementary school English curriculum. -Coached first place winning students in regional English Speech Contest. -Built relationships in the local community by organizing an after-hours adult English class. Through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, was assigned to a school district in rural Japan where I taught English as a second language to students from 1st through 9th Grade. Highlights: -Proposed and played a key role in creating a city-wide elementary school English curriculum. -Coached first place winning students in regional English Speech Contest. -Built relationships in the local community by organizing an after-hours adult English class.

  • WestLB
    • Banking
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Executive - Middle Office Credit Compliance
      • 2002 - 2004

      Provided transaction support and credit monitoring in the Credit department Middle Office. Duties included organization and tracking of deal documentation, interpretation of legal documents, and coordination with deal teams. Highlights: -Collaborated in the planning and creation of a new library system for departmental deal documentation. -Implemented a new standard compliance report for the department; This became known as “The Bixler Report”. -Took part in migration of… Show more Provided transaction support and credit monitoring in the Credit department Middle Office. Duties included organization and tracking of deal documentation, interpretation of legal documents, and coordination with deal teams. Highlights: -Collaborated in the planning and creation of a new library system for departmental deal documentation. -Implemented a new standard compliance report for the department; This became known as “The Bixler Report”. -Took part in migration of legacy credit system to updated LoanIQ system. Show less Provided transaction support and credit monitoring in the Credit department Middle Office. Duties included organization and tracking of deal documentation, interpretation of legal documents, and coordination with deal teams. Highlights: -Collaborated in the planning and creation of a new library system for departmental deal documentation. -Implemented a new standard compliance report for the department; This became known as “The Bixler Report”. -Took part in migration of… Show more Provided transaction support and credit monitoring in the Credit department Middle Office. Duties included organization and tracking of deal documentation, interpretation of legal documents, and coordination with deal teams. Highlights: -Collaborated in the planning and creation of a new library system for departmental deal documentation. -Implemented a new standard compliance report for the department; This became known as “The Bixler Report”. -Took part in migration of legacy credit system to updated LoanIQ system. Show less

  • ELS Language Center
    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • Instructor
      • 2001 - 2001

      ESL teacher for international students with varying backgrounds and skill levels. ESL teacher for international students with varying backgrounds and skill levels.

Education

  • University of Oxford
    B.A., History and English

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