Joshua Tussin has over 15 years of experience in sales and operations roles in the beer industry. As On-Premise Area Sales Manager at Union Beer Distributors, he leads a team of 4 sales reps covering nearly 600 accounts in Manhattan. Some of his key achievements include generating over $50 million in revenue, growing the account base significantly, and exceeding sales goals. He has also organized a large annual beer festival that attracted thousands of attendees.

1. JOSHUA TUSSIN
6914 4th
Ave. #1 | Brooklyn, NY 11209 | 347-415-6818 | joshua.tussin@unionbeerdist.com
Union Beer Distributors (New York, NY) 2008 – Present
On-Premise Area Sales Manager (2009 – Present)
Currently leading a team of 4 sales reps collectively covering nearly 600 accounts in downtown Manhattan, NY.
Responsibilities include training and coaching reps to hit monthly and quarterly goals, keeping accounts within their assigned
credit terms, managing delivery day schedules and operations, planning and organizing special event logistics, and
capitalizing on account growth and development opportunities.
Key achievements include:
• Certified Cicerone® – Certified in June 2013
• Profit Driven Sales – As manager, have generated $50M in revenue since 2009, $10M in 2015 alone.
• Buying account growth – Since becoming an Area Sales Manager in 2009 the downtown Manhattan account
base has grown from 188 to 534.
• Exceeded distribution and account base goals – In 2015, grew Core Draft distribution to 1001 (goal: 948),
Key Package placements to 483 (goal: 409) and Overall Volume by 12% (goal: 10%).
• Key account menu development – Consulted upon and developed beverage programs at numerous key
accounts to ensure Union Beer exclusivity and/or dominance.
• Above and beyond incentives – Winner of multiple volume and distribution-based incentives from Lagunitas,
Duvel USA, Allagash, Victory, Left Hand, Smuttynose, Erdinger, Crabbie’s Ginger, Abita, and more.
• Event Planning – In Sept. of 2015, organized the 3rd
annual Stone Street Oktoberfest consisting of 13 bars and
restaurants, 3500 attendees and 230+ kegs sold over a 12 hour period. Turned an entire Manhattan city block
into one massive German Beer hall.
Business Development Representative (2009)
Originated the position at Union Beer, covering all of Manhattan below 16th
St. targeting no-buy accounts.
• Opened 20 new buying accounts over the course of 3.5 months.
On-premise Sales Representative (2008 – 2009)
Executed the sale and distribution of craft beer in downtown Manhattan, NY. Developed lasting partnerships with accounts
and suppliers in order to drive sales and increase market share of our extensive craft beer portfolio. A consistent top
performer and company leader.
Guitar Center (New York, NY) 2004 – 2006
• Drum Dept. Manager (2005 – 2006) – Led a team of 6 sales reps to achieve department goals and objectives
as set by corporate and store managers, built and merchandised monthly and holiday product displays, executed
daily cold calls, effectively approached, pitched and closed numerous walk-in customers per day.
• Sales Rep (2004) – Consistent top performer working within the drum department
• Operations Assistant (2004) – Responsible for inventory audits, stock rotation, loss prevention and basic sales
IT.
Bartender 2000 – 2008
• Coraline Café (2007 – 2008) – Brooklyn, NY – Neighborhood dive bar serving local, blue collar clientele.
• Zilli (2007 – 2008) – Brooklyn, NY – Turkish restaurant / lounge serving full bar and hookah
• Café Moutard (2006 – 2007) – Brooklyn, NY – Head Bartender, 2007. French restaurant with full bar and high
volume dinner / brunch.
• Café Wha? / Comedy Cellar / Olive Tree Café (2003 – 2004) – New York, NY – Very high volume
Greenwich Village nightclubs featuring live music and A-list comedians. Primarily service bar covering 3 – 4
sets per night with 300+ guests per set.
• Senor Swanky’s (2002 – 2003) – New York, NY – Head Bartender. High volume Mexican bar and restaurant
in the heart of Greenwich Village with full bar focusing on specialty and Cadillac margaritas.
• Pearl’s (2001 – 2002) – Great Barrington, MA – High end steak and seafood restaurant focused on cocktails
and wine.
Education
• BFA University of Connecticut (2000)

2. • Major: Acting