Keith Paden

State Manager - Mo, Ks, Ia @Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits

Overland Park, KS, US
MOBILE NUMBERS
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2013 — Present

State Manager - Mo, Ks, Ia @Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits

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Kansas City, MO, US

Kobrand Corporation imports and markets a distinguished portfolio of premium wine brands • Management of 50+ Kobrand Wine and Spirit Supplier Brands in the MO, KS and IA region• Accountable for attaining annual volume and profit goals: managing / allocating trade spending and total expenses• Responsible for all distributor shipments, depletions, margin negotiations, invoices, and local budgets• Communication with all levels of the distributor network as well as all levels of the Kobrand supplier and sales force• Conduct distributor sales meetings to introduce and train sales staff on Kobrand products• Responsible for hosting and speaking at numerous wine dinners and winery events in the markets• Continually conduct distributor performance reviews and planning meetings

EDUCATION

1982 — 1986

The University of Kansas

BA

SKILLS

WineSalesBeerRestaurantsWineriesRetailWine TastingProduct MarketingKey Account DevelopmentPricingBeverage IndustryAlcoholic BeveragesMarketing StrategyManagementMarketingFood Pairing

ABOUT KEITH PADEN

Experienced STATE MANAGER MO, KS & IA with 31 years of supplier/distributor experience…

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