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Jason S. Donati

Rochester,MA

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering 23+ years of experience developing and maximizing sales. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion and merchandising to achieve market penetration. Successful record of expanding network connections through persuasive brand imaging. Looking forward to contributing experience, knowledge & relationships to help build the brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

MA RI CT Market Manager

TOTAL BEVERAGE SOLUTION
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed 38 Breweries & Sub Brands in the MA RI CT Area
  • Accountable for sales volume, distribution, & retail execution excellence at 28 wholesaler partners throughout MA RI CT
  • Work with 28 Distributor MDM to build & implement Annual Business plan including sales, distribution, promotional & inventory
  • Build and maintain top on & off premise accounts within assigned territory
  • Cold Call/ Prospect all potential new business in market
  • Effectively managed & utilized a sales support budget to obtain volume potential
  • Networked in market to build partnerships and connections with prospects.

Southern New England Sales Manager

SHIPYARD BREWING CO
09.2013 - 02.2023

Work with local MDM at 8 Distributors to build & implement Annual Business plan including sales, distribution, promotional efforts, & inventory

  • Manage MA, RI, & CT Distributor Network Geographical Marketing budget to maximize sales and distribution
  • Manage six Shipyard Sales Representatives in footprint
  • Set quarterly goals & objectives for Shipyard Team & conduct employee reviews
  • Work with Shipyard sales team at trade level to assist with obtaining goals
  • Develop programming & recap results within the key on & off premise Accounts
  • Responsible for portfolio within market including managing the release of new mainstream styles & specialty items in beer, liquor & soda

District Sales Manager- Massachusetts& Rhode Island

SHIPYARD BREWING CO
04.2006 - 08.2013
  • Accountable for volume, distribution, & retail execution excellence at six wholesaler partners throughout the two states
  • Communicate brand priorities, sales initiatives, & go-to market pricing strategies
  • Develop & track the execution of brand programming & sales incentives
  • Conduct quarterly & yearly business reviews with 8 distributor partners
  • Schedule regular in-market ride along to evaluate brand planner implementation and identify retail opportunities monthly
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education; Concentration in Recreation

BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE
BRIDGEWATER, MA
01.2002

Skills

  • Cold calling
  • Sales operations
  • Industry partnership development
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Customer segmentation
  • Market reporting
  • Microsoft Office
  • VIP
  • Craft Portal

Timeline

MA RI CT Market Manager

TOTAL BEVERAGE SOLUTION
02.2023 - Current

Southern New England Sales Manager

SHIPYARD BREWING CO
09.2013 - 02.2023

District Sales Manager- Massachusetts& Rhode Island

SHIPYARD BREWING CO
04.2006 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education; Concentration in Recreation

BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE
Jason S. Donati