Alex Hoffmeyer Email & Phone Number

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

I am currently an Account Manager with the produce division of the diversified enterprise. In this role, I own the development strategy of retail and wholesale accounts for the local operations of a global produce marketer and distributor. I was promoted repeatedly to this position based on my success in building relationships and delivering results to clients and suppliers.I deliver results as the owner of the relationship through the entire sales process. This means negotiating terms with the key accounts and strategically pricing the products. I also manage the supplier network and coordinate the product logistics to ensure the deliveries meet the client requirements. My ability to adapt and focus on the customer through the process is what drives my success.A few of my recent achievements include:• Manages growth of multiple accounts with full oversight of revenue, marketing and sales strategies.• Develops account-driven relationships in gaining buyer trust and preference to maximize revenue opportunity.• Enhances impact of new products or variations by capturing opportunities and launch timing strategies.• Serves as the primary contact for key account escalations and customer interaction challenges.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

As the Category Specialist, I was promoted to assist account managers in handling the berries and organic product categories for the US markets. In this role, I sourced and established the partnerships that enabled scalable growth of the categories. I also managed the relationships with the growers to ensure the deals negotiated by the account manager happened.I pulled the data and prepared the pricing strategy for the products in this role. This required me to account for seasonal fluctuations, perishable nature of the goods, and logistics pricing. My ability to calculate fair and accurate pricing is what enabled me to build the network of key suppliers.A few of my wins were:• Maintained supply sustainability by managing produce commitments with up to 20 growers across the US.• Sourced supplementary producer partnerships to fulfill demand gaps in the supply chain.• Controlled cost efficiencies through price negotiations that leverage IRI data for product categories.• Leveraged knowledge of perishable inventory to ensure efficient logistics that preserved product integrity

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

My time as a Market Specialist was short because this was a training role for the organization. This entry-level role enabled me to show my supply chain knowledge and to learn the company processes. I succeeded quickly and was promoted to the Category Manager position.Some of my highlights for this role were:• Learned stringent supply strategies impacting a broad range of products to develop industry insights.• Immersed in the assigned categories and markets to quickly learn the regulations and coordinate sales.• Assisted in market research to gain data insights and develop actionable competitive capture strategies.

Khobar, Eastern Province, Sa

I worked part-time for the Saudi-based supermarket retailer while I completed my undergraduate studies. During this time, I continued to work for the company from the US to support its compliance with the Saudi Food and Drug Association rules. This meant that I documented products and negotiated with suppliers to request packaging changes to gain clearance for the sale of the product in Saudi Arabia. I also continued to support the buyers after my internship with a number of ongoing projects.My results in this role were:• Worked as US products liaison for the Saudi-based retailer to handle exports processing and regulations.• Coordinated the private label program while vetting product sales to identify and prioritize the top 100 items for highly marketable distribution.• Tracked label suppliers of canned goods and condiments to negotiate package redesign and revisions.

Khobar, Eastern Province, Sa

This internship with the Saudi based chain of supermarkets was during the summer of my undergraduate program. My parents were living in Saudi Arabia at the time, and I was able to spend time with them while gaining professional experience. My focus during this internship was to support the buying department. I primarily worked on a project that assessed the potential products and manufacturers for the launch of private label products. My worked identified over 80 products and the suppliers that could properly produce the private label goods. These products were subsequently launched and resulted in a higher profitability of the business and customer engagement because of the exclusive nature of the goods.

Mankato, Mn, Us