Andy Vargo Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

• Motivate the world through stories, example and words.
• Coach and guide individuals to position themselves to build their dreams.
• Inspire teamwork through corporate events, keynotes and comedy shows.
• Motivate and coach employees one on one or in a group setting.
• Collaborate with local business owners to develop and grow their business.
• Host 'Own Your Awkward' personal growth seminars bringing laughter to the reality of life struggles.

Greater Seattle Area

• Consult with regional chain and local independent end users to develop best fit packaging options.
• Drive end user product demand for key manufacturer partners in the Pacific Northwest
• Grow manufacturer presence through new product placement and new customer on boarding.
• Lead partnership with distributors and manufacturers to ensure best packaging line up for their customer base.
• Present new product and line solutions to category managers and business owners.
• Train and partner with distributor sales reps to grow their sales in the disposables category.

Greater Seattle Area

• Consult with regional chain and local independent end users to develop best fit packaging options.
• Drive end user product demand for key manufacturer partners in the Pacific Northwest
• Grow manufacturer presence through new product placement and new customer on boarding.
• Lead partnership with distributors and manufacturers to ensure best packaging line up for their customer base.
• Present new product and line solutions to category managers and business owners.
• Train and partner with distributor sales reps to grow their sales in the disposables category.

Lacey Washington

• Led the analysis, selection, procurement, selling and profit management of the products within the foodservice category.
• Formulated category business plan and implemented tactics for product assortment, pricing, promotion, planograms, advertising and logistics.
• Maintained consistent sales and margin growth in category.
• Developed and maintained new QSR concepts as well as managed existing concepts.
• Created value and excitement for customers sales team by formulating sales tools and updated brochures.
• Worked with buyer partners to ensure best pricing and shipping costs were achieved as well as best practices for procurement and fill rates were met.

Greater Seattle Area

• Developed and implemented multi-region customer programs and product conversions.
• Managed pricing and communications for corporate program.
• Prepared and delivered analysis for corporate and local territory business reviews.
• Developed corporate and local marketing programs.
• Presented new programs to category managers at local branch and corporate levels.
• Trained and developed the distributor sales force regarding disposables.

Greater Seattle Area

• Increased sales and profits for company stores by setting sales goals and controlling shrink.
• Researched and reacted to profit and loss statement.
• Educated and motivated management employees to create a sales driven atmosphere.
• Oversaw product quality and merchandising for total company.
• Developed and implemented merchandising training program.
• Organized new stores for grand opening.

Greater Seattle Area

• Led team of 120 employees to drive sales through salesmanship & customer service.
• Resolved customer complaints with the goal of complete customer satisfaction.
• Increased store profits by controlling costs and maximizing sales.
• Oversaw daily operations of total store.
• Built creative ad and seasonal displays to increase sales and profit.
• Hired, trained, and developed employees.