Kenton Bentley
Market Manager | CPG Sales & Distribution | Brand Builder
- Role
- Market Development Manager - Distributor Sales at Sazerac Company
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kenton Bentley
Currently, I work as a Market Development Manager - Distributor Sales in Colorado.I have previous experience with Sazerac as a Market Development Manager where I led a team of 11, Market Development Representative, Compliance Coordinator and as the Public Relations intern at Buffalo Trace Distillery.Originally from Pikeville, Kentucky, I am a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and a Certificate in Sales. In my time at Eastern Kentucky University, I led and managed multiple campus activities and organizations.
Experience
Market Development Manager - Distributor Sales
Feb 2026 — Present · CO, US
Partner with State Manager to grow market share for Sazerac’s priority brands across Colorado’s three-tier distribution network- Design and execute high-ROI sales programs including pricing strategies, distributor KPI negotiations, and localized marketing initiatives- Collaborate with field teams on volume goals, new product launches, and inventory forecasting to maximize market availability- Implement performance development systems including 360-degree feedback and targeted skill development for team members- Drive strategic market research, evaluation, and integration of opportunities while managing financial budgets
Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations
2016 — 2020
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