David Hauss Email & Phone Number

Hayward, Ca, Us

Hayward, Ca, Us

Independent Broker and Consultant to Manufacturers• Represent and consult with Domestic and European food partners on business development and market research. • Working with the French firm Elle & Vire (a division of Groupe Soparind Bongrain), Angelo & Franco, The Mozzarella Guys of Los Angeles, Quorum International of Madrid Spain and Novak’s Cheese of Wisconsin and with Clients including:• Sprouts Farmers Market • Berkeley Bowl• Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Providence, Ri, Us

National Brand Development Manager June 2012 to September 2014Corporate Key Accounts Manager - September 2011 to June 2012• National Cheese, Deli & Protein Specialist, successfully expanding the specialty cheese distribution into Retail Grocery and Chain/Independent stores for UNFI.• Developed new distribution for ABF (Antibiotic Free) natural meat, poultry and sustainable seafood.• Added $70M in new sales - working nationally with field Territory Managers calling on key accounts.• Implemented business development & specialized sales training in Specialty Cheese and Natural Protein.• Expanded market penetration by developing a competitive price structure within our distribution base.• Primary contact for 27 Safeway Category Managers, 6 Category Directors. • Additionally acted as national liaison, between Safeway corporate and UNFI for the setup and product promotion of all chilled/perishable products authorized for Direct Store Distribution. • Managed the on-boarding for Specialty Cheese, Wall Deli, Meat, Bread, Bakery, Wall Dairy, Charcuterie, Hardware, and General Merchandise. • Direct interface externally with the broker community, Safeway Executives, and Corporate Category Managers/Directors and internally with UNFI Operations, Purchasing, IT, Customer Service, senior level Executives and Sales Management.

Nantes, Pays De La Loire, Fr

National Sales Manager / Exclusive Commercial Domestic Representative • Brand management and market development for the #1 imported French goat cheese brand, Couturier.• Established and nurtured commercial contacts with a Clientele of Direct-Importers, facilitated redistribution for brands, built retail and foodservice business with local independents and national key accounts.• National Accounts included club stores Costco, BJ Wholesale and grocery chains Kroger, Safeway, Trader Joes, and Whole Foods.• Planned / Executed in-store promotional spend, placement for both retail & food service.• Developed industrial/bulk business with prepared food manufacturers such as Wolfgang Puck Foods and Schwan's.• Expanded product mix and improved distribution through brand/quality differentiation and providing training and seminars with client’s sales teams.• Designed product packaging for crumbled goat cheese winning the Gold Medal for Best Retail Packaging at the World Championship Cheese Contest in 2008.

President• Successfully established and built a business for five Spanish Food Manufacturers and produced over $1M in first-year sales through cultivating a customer base of importers and distributors.• Executed a brand strategy under which the group of five manufacturers produced and sold under a unified brand campaign. • Led all strategic business operations, including sales, financial, legal, public relations and marketing.

Sales Manager - Western Region• Food brokerage sales and marketing for 6 Italian Manufacturers of perishable and dry grocery products to both Food Service and Retail Distribution segments.• Increased revenue by 15% on sales in excess of $30M by developing new distribution channels with Regional Distributors.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Sales Specialist - Wine, Cheese & Imported Food• Primary contact and local product line manager; all dairy, imports, specialty foods & fine wines.• Initiated and directed the rollout of 325 specialty cheeses as part of an innovative, $5M Cheese Program to the Los Angeles branch of the company, achieving $700M+/year sales.• Spearheaded programs with Independent Chains, national multi-unit Retail and Food Service key accounts. • Developed product embellishments for 600+ cheese and meat items for the national sales book.• Established and implemented educational programs for 300+ sales associates. • Directed trade show and product presentations.

Managed, directed and supervised sales persons for Northern and Southern California offices of specialty food importer and distributor. Arranged promotions with suppliers and key accounts and directed marketing efforts with all customers. Developed distributor business outside our distribution area and increased gross sales. Selected and introduced new products for distribution into both our Northern and Southern California divisions.

Directed and implemented a sales promotion for holiday direct-import program. Analyzed distribution area, surveyed various sales territories and made recommendations. Developed a marketing strategy and directed staff in its implementation.

Outside sales and marketing of imported and domestic specialty foods. Provided regular service to a large clientele within the Bay Area. Duties included: outside sales, new account development, product education, promotions and in-store demonstrations. Clientele consisted of: retail, hotels, restaurants and institutional food services such as airlines, caterers and manufacturers of prepared foods.