Denise Levesque

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Commercial Chain Account Director @ Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency
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Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States, United States
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About Denise Levesque

My Foodservice career has provided me a vast understanding of manufacturing, distribution and broker experience including 'better for you' products. Utilizing relationships, strategy and business acumen I have driven double-digit, year over year growth in my career. I have a strong affinity for leadership, training and coaching whether it be with broker network, direct sales team or distributors. I am highly organized with computer expertise and am able to strategize business from a 'micro' and 'macro' point of view to best execute product and customer penetration. I effectively collaborate with external and internal teams to execute business strategy to drive profitability and build brands.Expertise includes:► Pioneering► GPO & Contract Management► Regional Chains► Plant-based► Natural & Organic► Vegan & Vegetarian products► New hire training► Manage multi-state region► Supervise and strategize with multi-state broker representatives► Expertise with Non-commercial operators► Budgeting and P&L► Microsoft Suite► Financial background and business acumen

Denise Levesque's Current Company Details
Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

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Commercial Chain Account Director
Denise Levesque Work Experience Details
  • Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency
    Commercial Chain Director New England
    Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency Apr 2024 - Present
    Massachusetts, United States
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  • Waypoint
    Chain Specialist New England
    Waypoint Nov 2021 - Apr 2024
    New England
    Liaison between New England headquartered chains and 60+ manufacturers. Supported chains with trends, culinary innovation, LTOs, distribution logistics and rebate program negotiation.✔ Collaborated with over 80 regional chains to include 110 Grill, Burton’s, Papa Gino’s, Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Cumberland Farms and Common Man.✔ Grew sales in year two by 30%.✔ Re-engaged broker group with key chain accounts in Maine, NH, MA, RI and CT.✔ Supported chain accounts by launching LTOs and negotiating rebates with manufacturers.✔ Executed distributor district meetings in partnership with distribution team members.✔ Collaborated with account executives at Sysco, PFS, US Foods and GFS to align chain accounts, distribution and manufacturer needs.
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  • Pacific Foods
    Sales Manager Foodservice
    Pacific Foods 2011 - 2021
    Tualatin, Oregon, United States
    I supervised a multi-state region to include operators, distributors and broker network to ensure sales budgets and P&L targets were achieved. Account experience includes GPOs, Contract Management companies, national and regional chains, college/universities, healthcare, vegan/vegetarian, broadline distribution, natural/organic distribution and specialty coffee distribution. Trained and on-boarded new brokers and regional new hires.Accomplishments include:✔Reaching double-digit growth year over year utilizing relationship building and strategic sales skills.✔Spearheaded GPO Premier contract negotiations, program roll out, administration of monthly reporting and annual reviews which added an additional $1mm nationally in sales.✔Utilized training and coaching skills to on-board 3 new regional managers and 2 national broker organizations over the last 4 years.
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  • Kettle Cuisine
    Region Manager And Non-Commercial Specialist
    Kettle Cuisine 2003 - 2011
    Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
    I spent 5 years as a Region Sales Manager and 2 years as a Non-Commercial Specialist at Kettle Cuisine. KC produces natural and organic soups in fresh and frozen format.As a Region Manager I focused on distributor, operator and regional chains. Working in tandem with a broker network to realize double-digit growth year over year.As a Non-Commercial Specialist, I worked with region managers to enhance their non-commercial portfolio and worked independently to pioneer the launch of frozen soup on the West Coast. I worked extensively with the NACUFS organization to promote brand awareness.I was contacted by a recruiter for my next position at Pacific Foods.Accomplishments include: ✔Realized $750k in growth of non-commercial initiative within first 7 months of launching.✔Recipient of an appreciation award for executing a vegan/vegetarian culinary presentation at Cornell with NACUFS. ✔Training and on-boarding new brokers and regionals as well as created company utilized forms and procedures utilized in day to day operations.
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  • Northeast Marketing Brokerage
    Northern New England Territory Manager
    Northeast Marketing Brokerage 2001 - 2003
    Ma
    My first sales position with Northeast Marketing, a private label commodity broker, introduced me to Foodservice, distribution and operator strategy and prepared me for my Foodservice career. I managed distributors and operators in Northern New England region. I participated in trade shows, distributor training meetings and marketing negotiations. I was contacted by a recruiter for my next Foodservice position at Kettle Cuisine.

Denise Levesque Skills

Food Service Food Sales Management Food Industry Key Account Development Forecasting Sales Sales Operations Consumer Products Food Safety Fmcg National Accounts Marketing Frozen Food New Business Development Distributors Product Development Trade Marketing

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Denise Levesque works for Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

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Denise Levesque's current role is Commercial Chain Account Director.

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Denise Levesque attended Southern New Hampshire University.

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