Sales Manager for Midwest and Canada calling on key major customers in the Produce Category including Kroger, Meijer, AWG, Giant Eagle, Marc’s, Loblaw’s, Metro, Jewel, UNFI SuperValu and Hy-VeeCollaborate with customers to further understand their category objectives through in store promotions and partnershipsManage budgetary objectives in cross functional collaboration with Finance and Marketing DepartmentsOversee Broker network across territory to drive sales and profitability

Contact Manager for full Grocery/Center Store portfolio management at Kroger Corporate, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Harris Teeter, and Fareway FoodsHandle strategic Sales initiatives to both maintain and grow base business in Bottled Spice, Extract, and Home Meal Prep categories; including all New Item and Category Review meetingsEmerging responsibility Essential Oil and Health/Beauty Category portfolio as well as Private Label initiativesMaintain budgetary responsibilities for assigned region in collaboration with Finance Department

Oversee region encompassing the Upper Midwest and key Eastern United States customers, with responsibilities also including Canada and the Defense Commissary AgencyManage day to day operations in coordination with broker network across region calling on key customers including: Meijer, Spartan-Nash, SuperValu Western Region, Jewel, Acme, Top's Markets, Hy-Vee, and the Defense Commissary AgencyFacilitate promotional calendars and sales plans designed to increase market share and drive sales throughout the regionHandle deduction management initiatives to maintain Financial billing integrityAttend Trade Shows designed to grow business and sales initiatives

Coordinate promotional schedules, as well as aid in all technical set up of promotional activitiesManage several data sites that are key to the function of the Produce departmentAssist with various day to day functions of the departmentProvide a communication point between vendor community and retailerAct as liaison between Corporate level personnel and field representativesGather and analyze retailer specific data to help represented companies capitalize on existing opportunities

Coordinated new and existing product initiatives to achieve sales and financial goals Provide trainings, promotional activities, sales strategy generation, and procedural complianceWork within the Deli, Bakery, Meat, and Produce departments leading reset teams and facilitating promotional activities

Grew business 15 percent building product recognition campaigns and coordinating grand openings with both corporate, store and account managementWorked closely with buyers and category directors to expand product offering.Worked with Midwest distribution providers to effectively distribute product throughout the Midwest.