Derek Ely
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Developed solid foundation in client relationship management within fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Skilled in strategic planning and problem-solving, with focus on enhancing client satisfaction and driving revenue growth. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills to contribute effectively in dynamic setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On Premise Key Account Manager
Republic National Distributing Company
Indianapolis
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Calling on multiple chains, including CRG, Huse Group, Foxgardin Group
- Responsible for setting up events
- Created menus for all the accounts called on
On Premise Sales
Republic National Distributing Company
Indianapolis
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Called on over 130 accounts from Downtown Indianapolis to Muncie
- Worked closely with the Huse group chain.
- Sold all products RNDC had to offer. Spirits and wine.
General Market Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
Indianapolis
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for establishing sales and relationships on and off premise.
- Oversee 90+ accounts around Indianapolis in diverse neighborhoods.
- Dedicated Delta rep in Victory Liquors, totaling 7 stores in Indianapolis.
- Responsible for items and features on premise accounts.
- Have developed sales skills and knowledge dependent on each individual accounts needs.
- Proficient with RNDC accounts receivable, capable of troubleshooting many issues that arise.
- Have worked many tasting and events, continuing to grow my knowledge on products in RNDC’s portfolio.
- Capable of solving issues quickly in a fast paced environment.
General Market and On Premise Fox Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
Indianapolis
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Since the start of the year, I have switched laterally to a merchandising roll with the payless team.
- Have a strong understanding on how a large Indianapolis chain store runs and operates.
- Very solid senses of all 26 stores and the sets that are in said stores.
- Starting to develop a grasp of how the on-premise world works (drink menus, POS, drink specials).
- Familiar with setting up and tasting patrons at large events.
General Market Delta Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
Indianapolis
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked in off premise package stores displaying and highlighting various delta products.
- Have worked with both sides of the book and have a strong understanding of the delta and fox portfolios.
- Developed great knowledge of the Indianapolis, Kokomo, Muncie, And Richmond Markets.
- Attended co-op meetings in different markets understand it’s a vital part of general market.
- Experience working with chain accounts.
- Understand the different deal levels that are affiliated with chain and off premise
Education
Economics Major
Indiana University - Purdue University of Indianapolis
12.2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Outlook
- Familiar with pocket advantage, box, and other applications RNDC used frequently
- Preparation
- Relationship selling
- Attention to detail
- Ability to ‘read’ customers
- Business development
- Data-driven decision making
- Client relationship building
Certification
WSET level II Spirits
Interests
Golf, Global economics, Reading
Timeline
On Premise Key Account Manager
Republic National Distributing Company
09.2025 - 01.2026
On Premise Sales
Republic National Distributing Company
11.2022 - 01.2025
General Market Sales Representative
Republic National Distributing Company
10.2020 - 01.2022
General Market and On Premise Fox Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
01.2020 - 10.2020
General Market Delta Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
11.2018 - 01.2020
Economics Major
Indiana University - Purdue University of Indianapolis