Kristen Brazell
Gibsonia
Summary
Goal-driven National Account Manager experienced in growing territories and building customer loyalty. Well-organized with top strengths in planning, problem solving, and project management. Bringing many years of progressive sales experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
National Account Manager
The Pittsburgh Paints Company
Cranberry Township
07.2025 - Current
- Managed Walmart account and ensured timely communication of project updates.
- Identified client needs and recommended appropriate products from company portfolio.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline account management processes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
- Assisted in preparing account proposals and presentations for client meetings.
- Monitored account performance and addressed any issues or concerns promptly.
- Provided training and support to team members on account management practices.
- Evaluated market trends to suggest improvements in service delivery strategies.
- Lead periodic subcategory line reviews and deep dives to retain and grow distribution of PPG products
Associate Account Manager - Walmart
Pittsburgh Paints Company (Previously PPG)
Cranberry Township
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed strategies to increase revenue from current customer.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Monitored trends in the market to make recommendations to grow the business.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted in gathering data for account reviews and presentations.
- Participated in product demonstrations at trade shows or client sites.
- Coordinated logistics for sample shipments, demos, and meetings.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion.
Associate Account Manager - Lowe's
Pittsburgh Paints Company (Previously PPG)
Cranberry
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed client accounts and maintained strong customer relationships.
- Developed proposals and presented solutions to meet client needs.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve customer issues efficiently.
- Analyzed market trends and provided insights for account strategies.
- Assisted in training new team members.
Manager
Pricing & Promotions
Warrendale
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Manage day to day operations of the Pricing & Promotions department including overseeing 4 team members to guarantee all timelines are met and all tasks are completed accurately
- Execution, maintenance & communication of company wide promotions & markdowns
- Provide reporting and analysis of promotion/ markdown effectiveness to cross functional teams
- Review Pricing & promotions processes to search for inefficiencies and offer recommendations to improve
- Participate/ Lead meetings to discuss company wide goals for promotions & markdowns
- Other duties as indicated below
Senior Specialist
Pricing & Promotions
Warrendale
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Manage day to day operations of Pricing & Promotions department including supervising 4 team members to ensure all duties are completed accurately and timely
- Development of individual team members to ensure learning and growth
- Collaborate effectively with multiple departments across the organization
- Communicate weekly promotional / markdown changes to cross functional partners
Associate Specialist
Pricing & Promotions
Warrendale
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Manage day to day operations of Pricing & Promotions department including sustaining current and historical data for promotion & markdown activity
- Maintenance and creation of company wide resources needed to facilitate promotional activity
- Product ad hoc reporting and analysis on company initiatives to improve business
Assistant
Pricing & Promotions
Warrendale
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Provide administrative support including reporting, analysis, and distribution
- Data entry and maintenance of financial planning/forecasting statistics
- Setup, maintenance, and communication of companywide promotional changes
- Produce weekly and ad hoc reports to better assist in analyzing the business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Robert Morris University
Timeline
National Account Manager
The Pittsburgh Paints Company
07.2025 - Current
Associate Account Manager - Walmart
Pittsburgh Paints Company (Previously PPG)
07.2023 - 07.2025
Associate Account Manager - Lowe's
Pittsburgh Paints Company (Previously PPG)
08.2021 - 07.2023
Manager
Pricing & Promotions
12.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Specialist
Pricing & Promotions
05.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Specialist
Pricing & Promotions
03.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant
Pricing & Promotions
09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Robert Morris University