Experience

Premier-Midwest Beverage Company

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consumer Account Manager

  • May 2015 - Present

  Greater Omaha Area •Manage beverage sales for over 50 accounts with a mix of chain, independent, and on premise accounts. •Brands include MillerCoors, Pabst, Founders, Boston Beer Company, Heineken, Empyrean Brewing, Boulevard, Firestone Walker, Lagunitas, & Lucky Bucket. •Pitch new product, sell in displays, set up tastings, and negotiate pricing. •Recap end of the month incentives including sales goals, new distribution, and product display activity.

• Red Bull Account Manager (Grocery)

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  Greater Omaha Area •Manage inventory and ordering of 40 accounts including Walmart, Hy-Vee, Bakers, Bag-N-Save, No Frills & Fareway. •Develop & maintain relationships with department managers all the way up to store directors. •Identify present and future opportunities in-store, then sell in and negotiate plans with department managers (e.g. coolers, warm displays, cold displays etc.). •Sales increased 3.6% after 1st year.

• Red Bull Account Manager (Non Traditional)

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

  Greater Omaha Area •Manage inventory, sales, and delivery for over 120 local independent stores and chain retail locations including: Dollar General, Shopko, Scooters, Treat America, and Aramark. •Prospect new accounts and revisit non-buy accounts to develop new business. •Negotiate yearly contracts with established clients and new prospects. •Sales increased 16% after 1st year.



Younkers

• Suit Sales Department

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2013

  •Achieved 23.5% over sales objective averaged over 5 years. •3rd highest associate sales increase companywide for Men’s Wardrobe Sale (Spring & Winter 2012). •Surpassed sales goal in credit solicitation by 8.2% averaged over 5 years. Established and maintained relationships with clients in order to better market products during sales events. Contacted clients via phone calls on upcoming sales events and updated inventory. Responsibilities include merchandising products in a… Show more •Achieved 23.5% over sales objective averaged over 5 years. •3rd highest associate sales increase companywide for Men’s Wardrobe Sale (Spring & Winter 2012). •Surpassed sales goal in credit solicitation by 8.2% averaged over 5 years. Established and maintained relationships with clients in order to better market products during sales events. Contacted clients via phone calls on upcoming sales events and updated inventory. Responsibilities include merchandising products in a retail setting in order to achieve maximum sales, consistently working and up-selling to customers, and reaching sales goals. Show less



“Every 15 Minutes” Drinking and Driving Campaign

• Videographer

  • Apr 2007 - May 2007

  Chosen out of 25 peers to participate in a nationally recognized campaign, creating an educational documentary compelling enough to change teen’s impressions on drinking and driving. Attended meetings with community leaders comprised of school officials, local sheriffs, firefighters, and city council members planning and developing the project. Surveyed students in order to explore their perceptions on the subject and presented the information during a presentation. Captured footage in an… Show more Chosen out of 25 peers to participate in a nationally recognized campaign, creating an educational documentary compelling enough to change teen’s impressions on drinking and driving. Attended meetings with community leaders comprised of school officials, local sheriffs, firefighters, and city council members planning and developing the project. Surveyed students in order to explore their perceptions on the subject and presented the information during a presentation. Captured footage in an accelerated environment during the event. Show less



African-American Historical and Cultural Museum

• Videographer/Editor/Production

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

  Presented accomplished individuals to their community through a video documentary series entitled, “African American Voices of The Cedar Valley”. Interviewed, profiled, and developed relationships with a number of notable individuals including pastors, business owners, and civil rights activists. Completed projects under pressure with tight deadlines. Capture and edit video, working on a variety of projects simultaneously.