Chris McKenty

About Chris McKenty

If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong. Experienced Sales Development Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the wholesale industry. Skilled in Design, Negotiation, Microsoft Products, Sales, Market Development, and Management. Strong relationship sales professional with a BA focused in Busniess / Hospitality Management from Washington State University.

Experience

1. Sales Development Manager

   Edward Don & Company

   Mar 2002 — Present · Auburn, WA, US

   My primary duty as Sales Development Manager is to focus on building relationships with potential new clients. This is balanced with mentoring our Denver sales force which I’ve had the privilege to hire and train in a vision that best suites each of their talents. The Denver market was a growth opportunity for us to work in to. I am currently working to create the same growth model in Phoenix for my company as well. Selling something you believe in (my company) is an incredibly satisfying job. Being able to do it with like minded, talented individuals (my team) makes it even better. The icing on the cake though, is working with the amazing customer base I\'ve been a part of developing for more than a decade. Their drive to be the best operators and deliver the best product to their own customers is what drives us to provide the best possible products for their needs with superior service.Our design services are second to none, in my biased opinion, but I can back it with the hundreds of satisfied customers who are thrilled with the creative designs we provide them on a daily basis with our REVIT software. Additionally, we now offer our clients the ability to walk through their projects through Virtual Reality. The addition of this feature helps our customers visualize flow patterns and correct mistakes before they are built. Couple that with the strong relationships and amazing buying strength helps us to be a leader in the industry.

Education

• Washington State University

  BA, Busniess / Hospitality Management

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Business Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Hospitality
• Marketing Strategy
• Wine
• Inventory Management
• Catering
• Profit
• Food
• Cold Calling
• New Business Development
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Hospitality Industry
• Retail
• Sales Management
• Hospitality Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Menu Development
• Negotiation
• Restaurant Management
• Microsoft Word
• Food Service
• Hotels
• Account Management
• Purchasing
• Restaurants
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Media Marketing