Responsible for maximizing sales, profit, and market share within designated region. Effectively lead trade execution through the management of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) independent route distributors through the Market Manager team . Support and develop customer/partner initiatives and programs. Develop new markets, wholesale/3rd party distribution channels, recruit, train and develop Marketing Consultants .• Recruit, train, evaluate and develop Marketing Consultants• Responsible for coaching and developing excellence• Directly responsible for the management of sales and distribution in designated region• Manage sales and operational expense for assigned region• Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships• Monitor Market Consultant execution and merchandising standards compliance• Provide value added solutions and problem solving• Accountable for the analysis and development of target accounts as well as owns implementation of the strategy within assigned distributors• Own the execution of entire product portfolio in the assigned region, distribution, display execution and customer service schedule• Develop and maintain a positive, constructive business building relationship with internal team members, retail partners and distributors.

Responsible for maximizing sales, profit, and market share within designated territory. Effectively lead trade execution through the management of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) independent route distributors. Develop new markets, recruit, train and develop independent DSD route distributors.• Recruit, train, evaluate and develop Independent Distributors• Responsible for coaching and developing excellence• Directly responsible for the management of sales and distribution in designated market• Manage sales and operational expense for assigned markets• Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships• Monitor market execution and merchandising standards compliance• Provide value added solutions and problem solving• Accountable for the analysis and development of target accounts as well as owns implementation of the strategy within assigned distributors• Own the execution of entire product portfolio in the assigned market, distribution, display execution and customer service schedule• Develop and maintain a positive, constructive business building relationship with internal team members, retail partners and distributors.

Branch manager with responsibilities of direct execution for company route sales, marketing and promotional plans for the trade area and sales team.• Achieved the execution of budgeted sales plans and new business growth to prior year through motivation of route sales representatives by state of the art training, intrinsic monetary incentives and succession planning.• Established and expanded relationships with strategic Direct Store Delivery.• Built, led and drove safety best practice for the sales team reducing accidents and lost time.

The Service Manager is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service organization; ensure all service staff provide the highest quality of service to internal and external customers; achievement of the four KPMs; identify opportunities for G&K to further penetrate the marketplace; develop and maintain strong relationships with key accountants; develop and maintain strong relationships with other department heads; conduct periodic coaching/training rides with subordinates; create a supporting working environment where the business and employees can flourish.- Implement a strong personnel process guided by quality recruiting, hiring, training, and coaching; implement and provide feedback on corporate/regional programs- Ability to: identify customer needs (both internal and external); analyze data, identify trends and develop action plans- Be a proponent of best practices. Develop a network of service managers that create and share effective processes that drive the performance of the service department- Model a World Class service organization by identifying and solving customer concerns immediately. Make the service memorable- Reinforce culture, mission, values, and ethical standards and provide leadership to Account Managers (sales) and Route Managers (service)

Responsible for maximizing sales, profit, and market share within designated territory. Effectively lead trade execution through the management of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) independent route distributors. Develop new markets, recruit, train and develop independent DSD route distributors.• Recruit, train, evaluate and develop Independent Distributors• Responsible for coaching and developing excellence• Directly responsible for the management of sales and distribution in designated market• Manage sales and operational expense for assigned markets• Establish and maintain excellent customer relationships• Monitor market execution and merchandising standards compliance• Provide value added solutions and problem solving• Accountable for the analysis and development of target accounts as well as owns implementation of the strategy within assigned distributors• Own the execution of entire product portfolio in the assigned market, distribution, display execution and customer service schedule• Develop and maintain a positive, constructive business building relationship with internal team members, retail partners and distributors.

Key account manager responsible to develop creative containers and displays focusing on quality and innovation in partnership with each customer by utilizing successful product marketing while focusing on superior value and sustainability. Responsibilities and expectations:• Maintain full integration• Drive low cost• Improve mix and margin• Grow business

Promoted to Market Unit General Manager with key responsibilities and accountabilities to include crafting methods for implementation and achievement of the annual Market Unit P&L.. Demonstrated leadership and team building for District Sales Managers and the immediate 250 employee sales team and managed all factors of sales performance including IRI for the company by winning with the customer partnerships in the trade area.

Relocated and Promoted to Area Sales Manager with key responsibilities for overseeing District Sales Managers budgeted sales plans, marketing and promotional plans. Ensured that performance was maximized and that material and labor resources are effectively used for the trade area and 250 employee sales teams in the Colorado, Iowa and Illinois markets.•

Organizational Design and Bakery coordinator as part of a national team responsible for software conversion and implementation.• Assisted in the implementation of the software conversion training program and manuals on a National level for Managers and Route Sales Representatives.

Relocated and promoted as Sales Manager with responsibilities of direct execution for company route sales, marketing and promotional plans for the Colorado and Iowa trade areas and 100 employee sales team.