David Bieman
Emsdale ,ON
Summary
Experienced Manager with 17 years of tactful communication and excellent problem solving skills in sales management and team mentoring. Dependable work ethic with several years of farm and construction labour experience. Avid outdoor enthusiast having worked as a Camp Counsellor, Waterfront Director and Tree Planter.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensee Sales and Branding Manager
Great Lakes Brewing Company
02.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed and managed team of 5 Territory Managers and 1 Administrative Assistant
- Worked directly with Business Development Manager and President to establish targets
- Implemented structures and processes to improve production, inventory management and distribution
- Sourced point of sale materials to support brands
- Collaborated with Art Director to successfully launch multiple brands and formats
- Conducted Brewery tours and tastings
Licensee Territory Manager
Great Lakes Brewing Company
02.2008 - 02.2016
- Developed a sustainable account base of over 220 licensees representing multiple brands and formats
- Increased sales presence in existing and new territories
- Achieved over 15% growth annually in territories from 2012-2016
- Assisted Head Brewer with development of successful brands to achieve 2013 and 2014 Canadian Brewery of the Year at Canadian Brewing Awards
- Initiated successful re-branding of brewery and all products in 2010
- Conducted brewery tours and tastings
- Maintained draught beer pouring systems in bars and restaurants
Sales Manager
Phillips Brewing Company
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Prospected and established presence in new territories throughout BC for retail and licensee channels
- Established and maintained customer base of over 200 accounts
- Maintained over 90% account retention rate
- Creatively worked with accounts to run promotional campaigns, increasing brand exposure and driving sales
- Consistently achieved quarterly targets
- Assisted with hiring and management of growing sales team
- Conducted brewery tours and tastings
Owner/Operator
Roots Farm
03.1998 - 10.2004
- Sourced all materials for soil amendment and crop cultivation
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Maintained all structures and machinery
- Established wholesale and retail customer base and distribution of produce
Tree Planter/nursery Manager
Seven Ravens Farm
04.1995 - 12.1998
- Maintained tree nurseries
- Planted trees in cut blocks and selectively logged areas
- Created and tended to produce gardens
- Built furniture from selectively logged timber
- Operated farm implements including chain saws and portable saw mills
Education
High School Diploma -
York Mills Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts -
Carleton University
Ottawa, ONSkills
- Account Relations
- Educational Tours
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Special Events
- Customer Satisfaction
- Equipment Repairs
- Service Calls
- Maintenance Functions
- Daily Reports
- Policy Implementation
- Customer Inquiries
- Customer Support
Timeline
Licensee Sales and Branding Manager
Great Lakes Brewing Company
02.2016 - 05.2023
Licensee Territory Manager
Great Lakes Brewing Company
02.2008 - 02.2016
Sales Manager
Phillips Brewing Company
03.2005 - 06.2007
Owner/Operator
Roots Farm
03.1998 - 10.2004
Tree Planter/nursery Manager
Seven Ravens Farm
04.1995 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
York Mills Collegiate Institute
Bachelor of Arts -
Carleton University
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