Abby McDermott

Experience

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  Deps Fine Wine and Spirits

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  Sales Assoicate

  Provided excellent customer serviceWorked directly with customers to assist them in there selection of Spirits, Wine, and beer. Conducted sales with costumers Stocked back stock productsKept the store organized and clean

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  Liquor Barn

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Sales Associate

  Provide excellent customer service Assist customers in there selection of a multitude of productsHost Beer and Wine tastings, informing customers about new products, build bonds with customers, and encourage them to try and buy featured itemsWork with others as a team to keep customers happy and overall moral upWork as a team to keep warehouse area clean and organized

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  Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company

  May 2016 - now

  Maintain distributor management and communication throughout all levels of the wholesaler organization to ensure a focused effort in growing our portfolio. Create and execute strategic annual sales plans to meet yearly goals. Manage local sales representatives and work with them to develop region specific sales goals. Assist the key account team in creating programming during key selling periods tailored to regional and local chains. Develop and foster existing relationships with on and off premise retailers as well as wholesale distributors throughout the state. Create and execute strategic annual sales plans to meet yearly goals. Work with wholesale distributors to increase brand awareness and execute sales goals. Assist the key account team and grow relationships with regional chains. Develop and foster existing relationships with on and off premise retailers as well as wholesale distributors throughout the state. Assist the key account team and develop relationships with regional chains. Work with senior sales and marketing personnel to develop and execute strategic annual sales plans to meet yearly goals. Develop and foster existing relationships with on and off premise retailers as well as wholesale distributors in the home market. Work with senior sales and marketing personnel to develop and execute strategic annual sales plans to meet yearly goals. Provide excellent customer serviceCommunicate with guest on an extensive levelConduct tours for visitors Describe brewery and distillery operationsPromote beer, spirits, and merchandise to guest Conduct tastings during tours Promote the Company brand Conduct sales

  • Director of National Accounts On Premise

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Market Development Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Kentucky Sales Representative

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Lexington Sales Representative

    May 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Tour Guide/ Ambassador

    May 2016 - May 2017