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K Duke

@kduke

Innovation Coordinator at Sazerac coordinating new-business projects from concept through launch and tracking execution across teams.

United States

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At Sazerac, I coordinate New Business Development projects from concept through launch, aligning target ship dates with operational requirements. I track milestones and risks, and work across manufacturing, marketing, supply chain, and co-manufacturing partners to support on-time execution.

As a Market Development Representative at Sazerac, I developed customer relationships and used consumer and category insights to support sales growth. My work contributed to a 53.8% sales increase at Total Wine and a 170% increase for Buzzballz.

At Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, I managed accounts, promotions, and new product launches. In 2021, I increased sales by 7.4%, generating $1.13M in gross profit, and was recognized as the top Account Developer among 15 peers in 2019.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Innovation Coordinator

Current

Sazerac

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Coordinate cross-functional New Business Development projects from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with target ship dates and operational requirements. Manage project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communications to drive on-time execution.

Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration KPI Reporting ERP NBD Systems Stakeholder Communication

Market Development Representative

Sazerac

Jul 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 6 months)

Fostered strategic customer relationships, delivering tailored solutions that increased sales at Total Wine by 53.8%. Utilized consumer and category insights to educate clients and amplify brand performance, resulting in a 170% sales increase for Buzzballz.

Customer Relationship Marketing Market Trend Analysis Merchandising Brand Promotion Cross Functional Collaboration Sales Strategy

Account Developer

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 (6 years)

Managed a portfolio of accounts, executing daily sales operations, route planning, and order generation. Increased sales by 7.4% in 2021, generating $1.13M in gross profit through strategic account management and effective negotiations.

Account Management Sales Operations Route Planning Order Generation Promotion New Product Launches Negotiation Market Analysis

Co-Manager

Speedway

Nov 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 7 months)

Provided leadership and training to store employees, fostering a productive and customer-focused work environment. Partnered with the General Manager to enhance employee retention and operational efficiency.

Leadership Training Employee Retention Operational Efficiency Merchandising Marketing Programs Inventory Management Compliance

Supervisor

Xerox Holdings

Oct 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 10 months)

Supervised and coached customer service teams, delivering consistent performance improvements and fostering employee development. Conducted performance evaluations and implemented process improvements to enhance service quality.

Supervision Coaching Performance Evaluation Process Improvement Workflow Development Team Productivity