William Hittinger
Pittsburgh
Summary
I have found my passion in the craft beer world. There are many different styles and creations of craft beer that allow each individual recipe to tell its own story. My experience of working closely with craft creators and my passion for learning about what makes each beer unique, affords me the opportunity to excel in helping to spread love and joy of craft beer.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Sarene Craft Beer Distributors
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed relationships with accounts to enhance satisfaction and loyalty while building brands within the portfolio.
- Managed a diverse territory of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
- Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and customer needs.
Distribution Sales Manager
Lolev Beer
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Responsible for account management, production scheduling, inventory control, distribution logistics, and overall sales management for the brewery.
- Established a base of accounts and achieving a base of sales in the outside market.
- Created and maintained core product line.
- Implemented a brew schedule to keep up with the rate of sale for each product.
- Managed a team of sales representatives, created routes, and coached them how to maintain account relationships.
- Plan events and collaborate with restaurants and beer distributors (Tap takeovers, tastings, festivals, etc.)
Marketing Manager
Steel City Beer Wholesalers
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for social media management.
- Design and create campaigns with digital and print media to promote new launches of products being introduced to the market.
- Work directly with the sales team to increase the rate of sale of products Steel City has to offer.
- Work closely with management from 13 different breweries to keep up to date on the newest promotions and campaigns.
- Assist and attend annual business plan meetings to ensure the company can meet volume goals and assist in creating a plan to accomplish them.
Assistant General Manager
The Vault Taproom
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Order craft beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and liquor.
- Work closely with distributors and representatives to keep up to date on the newest products available for consumers.
- Oversee staff in daily business practices.
- Coordinate off-site as well as in-house events for new releases and highlight parties.
- Create and maintain a beer program to constantly have rotating products for our guest enjoyment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
Allentown06-2008
Graphic Design/Marketing -
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute
Schnecksville06-2008
Skills
- Account management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Sales development
- Networking skills
- Territory management
Accomplishments
- Product Marketing - Offered comparable product substitutions and alternative locations to clients when desired merchandise was out-of-stock.
- Achieved a contract for Lolev with Sarene by building the brand for them to have their product distributed state wide.
- Created marketing campaigns and graphics to be used by suppliers for social media purposes.
Timeline
Account Manager
Sarene Craft Beer Distributors
10.2023 - 05.2026
Distribution Sales Manager
Lolev Beer
03.2023 - 10.2023
Marketing Manager
Steel City Beer Wholesalers
07.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant General Manager
The Vault Taproom
06.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
Graphic Design/Marketing -
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute