Chris McDonald
Owner · Charm City DJing
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
SoCal Sales Manager for Brew Dr Kombucha
Work Experience
Owner
Charm City DJing2005 – Present
Own and operate a mobile DJ business, taking care of all aspects of the company from administration, sales, execution, and customer service. www.charmcitydjing.com
Key Account Manager
Pickle Juice Sport2016 – Present
PicklePower.com
Manage and increase national accounts Negotiate and manage national distribution- KeHe, UNFI, J&B Distributors Established West Coast Brokerage with Optimum Sales and Marketing Designed and implemented self sustaining, national brand ambassador program Sourced and designed cycling kits and merchandise from international suppliers. Increased national retail presence and local cycling shops. Plan, attend, and execute national trade shows.
Territory Manager
Simpson Strong Tie2013 – 2015
• Manage 65 Home Depot accounts throughout MD, VA, and DE, creating direct relationships with management. • Responsible for growing the retail business, training employees, increasing revenue, facilitating issues, and offering exemplary customer service. • Develop sales plans to increase special order sales, reach monthly sales quotas, and meet project deadlines. • Communicate field research with the National Accounts Manager, highlighting best practices, key strategies, and competitor intelligence.
Brand Ambassador
Monster Energy Drink2004 – 2008
Event setup, breakdown, and promote brand awareness via guerrilla marketing strategies.
