Sales Manager

Bennett Frost Ponder

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Proven market innovator with an influential management style

Community minded leader with results driven aptitude

Professional Experience

Best Vendors, Director of National and Global Accounts 2016-2018

Consolidating division of Compass Group USA

Daily operations multi-unit $40mil. F&B contract

Successful transition of major client acquisition

Multiple client interactions as single point of contact

Strategically developed business plans for client growth

Increased customer satisfaction through feedback

Awarded $100k bonus for business and hospitality execution

Compass Group, General Manager 2014-2016

Daily operations of multi café campus.

Retained and negotiated new long term contract with client.

Lead culinary and culture change to exceed service expectations.

Successful launch of first culinary wellness premium brand.

Lifeworks Restaurant Group, Multi Unit Food Services Director 2013-2014

Lead multi-concept programs of food and beverages.

Developing menu and marketing strategies.

Coaching and developing culinary and business managers.

Financial responsibilities reporting to client.

Compass Group, Food Services Director 2012-2013

Supporting Microsoft client and vendors.

Opened new facility on time and within budget.

Developed high performing culinary team.

Created innovative, healthy menu.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Managing Partner 2008- 2012

2011 Business of the Year.

Lead culture re-branding for the company.

Improving service and operations of a high volume facility.

Directly responsible for positive comp sales though leadership.

Bottom line EBITDA leader in national multi-concept group.

Rebuilding community relations through personable business philosophy.

Ram International Restaurant and Brewery, General Manager 2004- 2008

Lead opening operations for two new units in two years.

Opened and operate the highest producing unit in the company.

P & L responsibilities for five million in annual sales.

Hands on leadership style focusing on food, beverage, service, and unit health.

Developed and promoted multiple store and kitchen leaders.

Olde Town Brewing Company, Director of Brewing/Food & Beverage 2003- 2004

Developed and initiated P & L responsibilities in Start-up Company.

Identified market and developed appropriate beverage line-up.

Scouted new markets for brand and sales development.

Managed distribution accounts and representatives.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, Senior Brew Master 1994-2003

Developed national marketing campaigns, sales, marketing and execution.

Set standards for sales protocol for on and off premise accounts.

Generated High Performing Teams program for management and sales teams.

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