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Cristian L Adams

Philadelphia

Summary

Accomplished account management professional specializing in contract negotiation and customer consultation within the beverage industry. Expertise in driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships, with a significant history of managing multi-year contracts and exceeding sales targets by collaborating effectively with clients to deliver tailored solutions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

BioMérieux
Philadelphia
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Negotiated annual agreements for PCR testing platforms, securing strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborated with new and existing customers to exceed quarterly sales targets.
  • Consulted with clients to address brewing quality concerns and provide tailored solutions.
  • Represented biomérieux PCR products to beverage producers nationwide, strengthening brand presence.
  • Coordinated travel logistics across United States, facilitating improved client engagement.

Technical Sales Manager

Rahr Corporation
Shakopee
06.2019 - 08.2024
  • Secured a $1,000,000+ multi-year contract with Two Roads Brewing.
  • Signed ingredient contracts with O'Shaughnessy Distillery worth approximately $800,000.
  • Increased distilling revenue over 40% through strategic client engagement and contract negotiations.
  • Negotiated annual malt and hop contracts, achieving cost efficiency for supply chain.
  • Managed customer portfolios, driving revenue growth and improving profit margins.
  • Consulted with breweries and distilleries to resolve process issues effectively.
  • Represented BSG at national and regional brewing conferences, boosting brand visibility and networking opportunities.
  • Coordinated travel schedule across the Northeast and Midwest territories.

European Sales Manager

Bevie
Amsterdam
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed distributor network, achieving consistent sales target fulfillment.
  • Represented Bevie home distilling and brewing brands across Continental Europe.
  • Increased brand awareness through strategic event sponsorships.
  • Presented on home whisky distillation at ACCE Conference in Bilbao, Spain.
  • Resolved customer inquiries on warranties and order requests promptly.

Key Account Specialist

Weber Scientific
Hamilton
12.2014 - 08.2017
  • Boosted revenue from brewing customers from $250,000 to $900,000.
  • Increased brewing sales, positioning company as a nationally recognized supplier.
  • Managed brewing industry accounts, generating new business through innovative sales strategies.
  • Implemented targeted sales tactics to maximize account growth.
  • Established relationships with national and international manufacturers, enhancing product portfolio.
  • Researched emerging technologies to proactively expand brewing product offerings based on client needs.
  • Facilitated client interactions, ensuring alignment with industry trends and customer demands.
  • Coordinated company presence at tradeshows, organizing educational and networking events.

Education

Master of Science - Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, UK
11-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science

Rutgers University School of Arts & Sciences
New Brunswick, NJ
01-2011

Skills

  • Account management
  • Sales strategy
  • Revenue growth
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Technical sales
  • Customer consultation
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • 11/01/25, Business Foundations Specialization, Wharton University of Pennsylvania Online, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Managing Social and Human Capital, Introduction to Corporate Finance, Introduction to Operations Management
  • 08/01/16, Certified Cicerone, Cicerone Certification Program, Completed an in-person exam covering storage and serving of beer, world beer styles, ingredients and brewing process, and sensory examination.
  • 07/01/16, Practical Beer Taster Training, Cara Technology, Earned a Certificate of Competence in Beer Flavor Quality Assessment through a one-week intensive professional training on how to implement a sensory program in a brewery setting and evaluate beers through aroma and taste.
  • 05/01/15, Brewing Microbiology Course, Siebel Institute of Technology, Completed a two-week intensive course in the major microbiological issues involved in brewing, including hands-on laboratory training and lectures on brewery quality.
  • 09/01/14, Craft Brewing in Practice Course, VLB, Completed a two-week intensive course on brewing processes, technology, raw materials management, quality control, and important world beer styles. Participated in the brewing process at a professional research brewery. Learned about quality control testing for raw materials via hands-on laboratory training. Toured and learned how both large-scale production breweries and pub-style breweries operate. Learned how to perform sensory analysis evaluation to better understand off-flavors due to production or packaging errors.

Timeline

Account Manager

BioMérieux
09.2024 - 09.2025

Technical Sales Manager

Rahr Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2024

European Sales Manager

Bevie
11.2018 - 06.2019

Key Account Specialist

Weber Scientific
12.2014 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Brewing and Distilling

Heriot-Watt University

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science

Rutgers University School of Arts & Sciences
Cristian L Adams