Experience - Director of Business Development, previous positions Director of Marketing , Director of Purchasing , Director of Non Foods with Affiliated Foods Amarillo. Sales Manager, New Business Development Manager with Fleming Foods with thirty six years of experience in the grocery wholesale and retail trade with a proven record of successes. As a VP of Sales, Director of Business Development, Director of Procurement, Director of Marketing and Director of HBW / Non Foods with large wholesale companies. I have worked with Independent grocers along with large chain accounts to achieve sales goals through innovation, marketing, product knowledge and promotional strategic planning while at the same time have strengthened relationships through improved communication and feedback. While working in wholesale, retail side of the business, I have developed strong managerial, sales, purchasing, merchandising and marketing skills that have proven successful for both Independent and large grocery retailers to be successful in their market areas.