Daniel Brandt has over 10 years of experience in B2B sales and management. As Sales/General Manager at The Lobster Trap Co. Wholesale, he increased annual sales over $10 million by developing new accounts and maintaining existing customers. He also managed a team of over 20 people and made critical decisions. Previously, he worked his way up to Manager at a seafood restaurant and gained experience in efficiently managing staff in a fast-paced environment.

1. Daniel Brandt dbrandt1979@gmail.com| 508.958.9763
Sales/General Manager
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Devoted, passionate, and self-motivated leader with extensive experience in sales, management, and purchasing. With 10+ years
in B2B sales, my broad experience has given me the tools to develop long-standing relationships with customers, suppliers, and
colleagues while maintaining accounts and acquiring new business. A proven performer; excited and ready for a new challenge.
Expertise
Consultative sales Time management Team leadership
Process optimization Communication Account acquisition & retention
Customer service Territory management Mentoring & training
Experience
Sales/General Manager| The Lobster Trap Co. Wholesale | Bourne, MA 2006 – 2015
Sales
Developed track record of increasing sales annually by cultivating new accounts, while expanding and maintaining existing business on a
local and national scale. Used consultative sales techniques to recognize opportunities and build a loyal customer base.
• Generated relationships, expanded customer base, and maximized account sales
• Generated annual sales in excess of $10 million
• Initiated successful new programs with key accounts
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of products
• Maximized sales opportunities through supply and demand of product with limited resources
• Managed key accounts selling directly to C-level executives and business owners
• Hired, mentored, and trained new sales staff
Management
Provided management and leadership to the business and ran the day-to-day operations for divisions of a $100 million company.
Responsible for making critical decisions in a time-sensitive environment while providing direction to a team of over 20 people and reported
directly to the CEO/Owner. Strengthened existing and cultivated new relationships with suppliers while expanding product lines.
• Hired, trained, and effectively managed team members to increase individual performance
• Efficiently managed logistics for product deliveries of over 7 million pounds annually, domestically and worldwide
• Developed new processes and procedures to increase production and team efficiency
• Purchased a variety of products while adapting to daily market fluctuations
• Increased supply chain efficiency by developing relationships with primary suppliers
• Maintained facility and implemented daily operations mandated by state and federal guidelines
Manager/Cook | Lobster Trap Restaurant and Fish Market | Bourne, MA 2001-2006
Hired as a part time cook in college, I worked my way through the ranks to restaurant and retail fish market manger. Through my work in the
restaurant and fish market I learned how to efficiently manage a team in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment.
• Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Increased profits by controlling food and labor costs
• Monitored restaurant and fish market to ensure quality and customer service standards were met
• Efficiently resolved issues and customer concerns to the satisfaction of all parties
Additional Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Net Yield Software
• HACCP Coordinator
Education
Barry University | Bachelor of Science; graduated with honors | Miami, FL
Interests
Avid boater | fishing enthusiast/tuna wishing | animal shelter volunteer | owner of Boxer rescue dogs