Connor Cheney Kirsch
Phnom Penh
Summary
With a background in Sales, Marketing, and Business & Brand Development, I've navigated diverse roles - from founding and managing a successful craft brewery in Cambodia, to handling international sales and managing regional accounts for the largest media group in France. Today, I am the Business Development and Export Manager for Samai Distillery in Cambodia.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development & Export Manager
Samai Distillery
09.2024 - Current
Experienced in sales forecasting, inventory and logistics management, and export operations. Skilled in identifying growth opportunities, negotiating contracts, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency. Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships and mentoring teams to drive performance and revenue growth.
Regional Account Manager
Infopro Digital
06.2022 - 01.2024
Voluntary Military Service
5th Company, Paratrooper Regiment 26
02.2022 - 06.2022
Founder and Owner
Samrosa Spirits
01.2020 - 08.2021
Founder and Owner
TwoBirds Craft Beer
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chief Marketing Officer & General Manager
BeerPro Import Export
06.2019 - 08.2021
Creative Director
BeerPro Import Export Co
05.2016 - 05.2019
Audience Development Intern
Stephen C. O'Connell Center / University of Florida
05.2018 - 08.2018
Education
MSc - International Management and Leadership
Queen Margaret University
07-2020
BA - PR, Marketing and Events
Queen Margaret University
07-2018
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
International School Phnom Penh
05.2015
Skills
- International trade expertise
- Sales strategy development
- Sales forecasting
- Operations management
- Business development
- Growth strategies
- Pricing and negotiation expertise
- Export compliance
- Logistics management
- Customer relations
- CRM software proficiency
- Leadership and team building
Certification
- Driving Licence A, B, L
- Military Mission First Aid Provider Alpha
Languages
English & German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Khmer & Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Business Development & Export Manager
Samai Distillery
09.2024 - Current
Regional Account Manager
Infopro Digital
06.2022 - 01.2024
Voluntary Military Service
5th Company, Paratrooper Regiment 26
02.2022 - 06.2022
Founder and Owner
Samrosa Spirits
01.2020 - 08.2021
Founder and Owner
TwoBirds Craft Beer
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chief Marketing Officer & General Manager
BeerPro Import Export
06.2019 - 08.2021
Audience Development Intern
Stephen C. O'Connell Center / University of Florida
05.2018 - 08.2018
Creative Director
BeerPro Import Export Co
05.2016 - 05.2019
MSc - International Management and Leadership
Queen Margaret University
BA - PR, Marketing and Events
Queen Margaret University
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
International School Phnom Penh
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