CAREER SUMMARYExperienced and highly respected sales executive with more than 25 years of proven new business development and results in the Foodservice industry. Proficient in cultivating and fostering relationships, self-motivated, detail oriented and high energy, thrives on exceeding sales goals, profitability objectives and customer satisfaction. Career experience involves every area of Foodservice, including having worked for several manufacturers, managed brokers, worked with distributors and currently running my own sales and marketing company.QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS -Recognized for driving double digit sales growth with national, regional and emerging restaurant companies-Expert in identifying and cultivating potential customers-Proven product placement and contract negotiation skills-Demonstrated performance in translating a company’s mission into new sales-Successful in working with both company and customers’ multi-departmental teams to effectively evaluate and achieve performance and goals -Outstanding ability to develop, implement and lead customer management tactics for exceeding sales impact and account penetration