Gregory Conboy Email & Phone Number

Rome, Georgia, United States

I’m accountable for developing Summit Hill Foods Foodservice business for the United States (Chain, National & Regional Accounts, Broker Partners). It includes Plan Development and Execution, joint strategy development with VPFS and Team, engagement and applications of cross-functional resources, Exceptional customer interaction, and penetration across current customers with a strong focus on acquiring new strategic & Role customers. Provide in-depth business analysis, technical support, culinary insights, selling, and marketing for the full array of Summit Hill Foods products and services: people/Team development.

United States

I was promoted to the senior level to lead a core SE sales team to grow a $200M book of business across a nine-state region. I delivered the Trimester initiative through a broker network and Core Food Service, including managing regional chains, distributors, K12, field operators, GPOs, contract management entities, commissaries, convenience stores, and micro-markets.• Managed iconic brands through an evolving, competitive industry with an operator focus on cost reduction and price premiums.• Boosted brand awareness and grew business by identifying industry trade shows and promotional activities.• Optimized product portfolio using tiered branding, segmentation strategies, and industry trend data to boost market demand.• Two-time recipient of the Regional Manager of the Year Award (2022, 2023) and the 2021 Segment Captain Award-K12.Portfolio management, Regional Leadership, Broker Management, Food Service, Contract Management, Negotiation, Branding, Trade Show, Market Penetration, Product Development, Data Analytics.

I coach , mentor and develop a broker network throughout the southeast. Insure that company objectives are understood and help translate those into actionable goals.

Southeast

Portfolio management, Regional Leadership, Broker Management, Food Service, Contract Management, Negotiation, Branding, Trade Show, Market Penetration, Product Development, Data Analytics

In this role, I was promoted to grow and retain traditional street accounts and K12 business, post- achievements in growing the premium dessert and hors d'oeuvre category for private label and national brands in the SE region.• Gained new business within GA by focusing on the K12 sector and securing over 125,000 cases within one year.• Secured commodity process agreements in GA, which led to nationwide adoption with notable successors including the North Carolina Purchasing Alliance, North Georgia Co-Op, and South Carolina Purchasing Alliance.• Led the conversion and consolidation of all frozen dessert distributors in SE to Devonshire or national brands.• Facilitated all training throughout the SE for traditional distribution, GPOs, and noncommercial partners (Taco Mac, Jock and Jills, Locos Deli, and Pub), including ensuring the distributor sales force was well-trained in the company’s portfolio.Skills: (Add these skills to your profile under this job description by clicking on the + icon) Sales Management, Sales Training, Employee Training, Territory Management, Business Development, Menu Development, Purchasing, Distribution, Commodity Agreements, Deserts, Food Production, Food Service