• Managing relationships with Food Service distributors, operators, and retailers to drive Daesang's product growth in the Southeastern United States.• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand Daesang's market presence and increase sales • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of marketing initiatives and product launches.

• Brought value to customers through a consultative selling approach & team based model•Exceeded expectations for net new customer growth & total volume growth•Mastered the discovery process & matching solutions to customers pain points•Devoloped a proven system to identify & qualify new business leads•Partnered with and sold multiple third party and proprietary technology & software solutions •Extensive experience in Salesforce based CRM

•Strengthened retailer relationships, while cultivating new connections, to drive business growth by creating customer specific sales presentations utilizing third party syndicated data & internal SQL data via PowerBi•Worked directly with channel partners & suppliers to grow customer share of mind & meet company revenue targets•Nurtured crucial client relationships through top-notch service, including technical support and customer employee training.•Developed and managed partnership and sponsorship programs in collaboration with distinct sports and entertainment venues, showcasing a proactive approach to fostering impactful alliances.

•Cultivated robust relationships with managers and colleagues, consistently going beyond expectations to facilitate day-to-day operations and advance overarching strategic objectives.

•Delivered exceptional field sales support, assisting sales teams in prospecting, client communication, and administrative tasks, resulting in streamlined operations and heightened customer satisfaction.

•Managed relationships with national chain retailers and orchestrating successful Key Account sales.•Promoted to Merchandising & Category Space Manager, overseeing diverse merchandising initiatives, scheduling, and execution for clients, while independently generating comprehensive monthly sales reports using multiple syndicated data entry systems.

•Built lasting relationships with my chain retailers•Leveraged my portfolio and IRI data to grow floor space and sales for my portfolio of brands

•Rotated and built large impactful displays•Built a thorough understanding of retail shelf merchandising techniques and best practices•Awarded Merchandiser of the Month on three separate occasions in my short tenure