Elizabeth Edwards
National Account Manager at Bitchin' Sauce- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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84.51° Insights Certified - Level 1
84.51˚Sep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Cicerone®
Cicerone® Certification ProgramJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Applying Leadership & Communication Strategies for the Global Marketplace
Colorado State University-Global CampusFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Communication in the 21st Century
Colorado State University-Global CampusFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Alcohol
-Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe Food Handler
-Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
TIPS - Training for Intervention Procedures
-Jul, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Beer Server
Cicerone® Certification Program
Experience
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Bitchin' Sauce
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Account Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
• Design, implement and optimize route-to-market, supply chain solutions and capabilities. • Lead customer planning strategies including trade planning that meet assigned financial budgets and drive effective return on investment. • Lead customer contract negotiations. • Leverage, lead and manage aligned team initiatives through brokers, consultants, surge work providers, and marketing agencies. • Supply routine business and customer analyses (e.g.: brand performance, competitive analysis, customer/operator tracking, shipments, customer data reports and other analyses) from various data resources • Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams on customer sales planning, volume forecasting, field marketing activations, customer marketing (including digital) and trade reporting.
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Two Roads Brewing Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Territory Sales Manager
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2020
• Distributor management, work with distributors to increase brand awareness and consumption • Forecasting, logistics management, and conducting annual business plan meetings • Successfully launch brand new markets; assist in launching new markets around the US • Develop close relationships with key on and off-premise accounts • Ensure proper merchandising in on- and off-premise accounts • Promotional events management; manage a team of promotional representatives • Organize and represent the brewery at events and festivals • Conduct server/bartender educations, beer tastings, beer dinners, and tap takeovers
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Crazy Mountain Brewing Company
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Greater Denver Area
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Sales Representative
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
• Work directly with distributors to implement and achieve sales goals • Sell products and upgrade number of product lines in on/off premise retail accounts • Conduct staff educations, beer dinners, beer tastings, and other events • Develop and maintain relationships with accounts and distributor representatives • Work directly with distributors to implement and achieve sales goals • Sell products and upgrade number of product lines in on/off premise retail accounts • Conduct staff educations, beer dinners, beer tastings, and other events • Develop and maintain relationships with accounts and distributor representatives
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Wolf's Ridge Brewing
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Craft brewery and restaurant named best new restaurant in Columbus 2013 by Columbus Monthly Magazine • Serving multiple courses to a high volume of guests simultaneously in a dynamic atmosphere • Extensive knowledge of craft beer and brewing concepts including pairing fine dining cuisine with house brews Craft brewery and restaurant named best new restaurant in Columbus 2013 by Columbus Monthly Magazine • Serving multiple courses to a high volume of guests simultaneously in a dynamic atmosphere • Extensive knowledge of craft beer and brewing concepts including pairing fine dining cuisine with house brews
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LaScala Restaurant
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Dublin, OH
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Server/Bartender
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Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
Family Owned Italian Restaurant and Bar, Banquet Halls •Front of House- opening and closing dining room, familiarity with POS system, extensive wine and cocktail knowledge, serving customers, table service, banquet set up and service Family Owned Italian Restaurant and Bar, Banquet Halls •Front of House- opening and closing dining room, familiarity with POS system, extensive wine and cocktail knowledge, serving customers, table service, banquet set up and service
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Education
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2014 - 2015
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, General -
2010 - 2014
The Ohio State University
Communication, General
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