Stephen Derosa

About Stephen Derosa

Results-driven Sales Manager with expertise in business development, contract negotiation, and team leadership. Skilled in persuading and influencing, cost analysis and budgeting, and event management. Proficient in computer operations and supply chain operations management. Extensive experience in both on and off premise sectors throughout Southern New England.

Experience

1. Sales Manager - Independent Retail, Northeast

   FIJI Water

   Jul 2025 — Present · US

   Leading Total Market Sales for FIJI Water across the region- Managing key accounts in Convenience Retail, Food, and Grocery- Driving growth within the On-Premise channel, including restaurants, hospitality, and entertainment venues- Overseeing all Direct Store Delivery (DSD) distributor partnerships across New England- Developing and executing strategic plans to expand brand presence and increase market share

Education

• Iona University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Strategizing
• Meeting Planning & Execution
• Persuading & Influencing
• Fund Raising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Account Management
• Client Service
• Event Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Research & Report Writing
• Negotiating
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Public Speaking
• Sales Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Team Building
• Training
• Computer Proficiency
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing
• Project Design & Management
• Public Relations
• Team Leadership
• Cost Analysis & Budgeting
• Time Management
• Fundraising
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel