Brenden Kessler
Louisville
Summary
Driven Sales Professional with successful background building new customer relationships and revenue streams. Connects with customers using service-oriented approach to understand and meet unique needs. Excellent presentation and communication skills honed over extensive sales background.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive substantial revenue growth within a deck of existing accounts across KY, IN, and OH.
- Collaborated the larger MSC network of Specialists and Subject Matter Experts to generate opportunities for VMI Solutions at wide range of core manufacturing facilities.
- Conducted market research to identify and pursue potential targets for new account acquisitions throughout the Louisville & Lexington markets.
First Aid Specialist- Outside Sales
Vestis First Aid & Safety Supplies
08.2024 - 11.2024
- The primary objective was to bring new accounts into our service footprint that fell into one or more of the following revenue verticals: First Aid, PPE/Safety Supplies, AEDs, and Compliance Training. This objective was achieved by utilizing resources in the company Salesforce database and by strict adherence to our activity-driven sales process.
Sales & Service Representative
Vestis First Aid & Safety Supplies
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Provide the full array of first aid products and services to meet the compliance needs of around 120 accounts in the Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis markets.
- Increase sales by accessing new sources of revenue within those accounts, such as Eyewash Inspections, recurring PPE purchases, and Compliance Training referrals.
Principal Distributor- Little Debbie Snacks
Kessler Distributing LLC
01.2015 - 02.2020
- As a self-employed sole proprietor the primary responsibility is the day-to-day management of a route-based small business. In addition to the daily delivery schedule other duties include inventory management, equipment maintenance, and back-end bookkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American And English Literature
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2014
Skills
- Industry & Product Knowledge
- OSHA Compliance Standards
- Challenger Methodology
- Relentless Work Ethic
- Goal-Oriented
Timeline
Business Development Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
03.2025 - 12.2025
First Aid Specialist- Outside Sales
Vestis First Aid & Safety Supplies
08.2024 - 11.2024
Sales & Service Representative
Vestis First Aid & Safety Supplies
03.2020 - 08.2024
Principal Distributor- Little Debbie Snacks
Kessler Distributing LLC
01.2015 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - American And English Literature
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Louisville
Skills
- Aggressive Seller
- Salesforce Experience