Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Hodgson Mill
2018 Hodgson Mill Inc., Effingham, ILNorthern Regional Sales ManagerDeveloped and executed key planning and selling solutions for Midwest & Northeast retail grocery specialty/natural trade. Additional Corporate HQ coverage included Kroger, Wakefern, DPI Mid-Atlantic, & Davidson. 2014-2017 Hodgson Mill Inc., Effingham, ILMidwest Regional Sales ManagerDeveloped and executed key planning and selling solutions for Midwest retail grocery specialty/natural trade. Communicated, managed and aligned multiple broker partners within various distribution channels on company strategies and key performance goals. Built and maintained strong relationship ties with key retailers and distribution channels. Responsible for KeHE, Lipari, SV, Lomar, Fareway Foods HQ calls, assisting sales and finance with KeHE/SV Corporate initiatives. Coordinated and attended MW trade events and shows. Provided realistic budget planning and forecasting to control trade spend and deduction management. Led HMI sales with 1st to market distribution on all 2015-2018 new item offerings.