Jim Mitchell

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CEO | President | General Management | Sales, Distribution & Strategic Planning | Team Builder | Revenue Generator | Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Uno Foods | Private Equity | Retail and Foodservice @ Violet Foods
Greater Philadelphia
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About Jim Mitchell

A highly skilled and exceptional SENIOR EXECUTIVE with extensive experience in the areas of general management, sales, distribution, P&L management, business development, operations, change management, relationship management, labor relations, and leadership optimization and marketing. Proven aptitude in continuous improvement management and internal assessments to deliver measurable results to strengthen operational performance. A results-driven and top-performing producer who utilizes strong communication and analytical skills to work with cross-functional departments and key stakeholders to complete complex projects and deliver both top and bottom line growth.Additional Expertise:- CPG Retail and Foodservice - Direct Store Delivery- Fortune 500 and Private Equity P&L ownership - Organizational Development- Business Strategy - Pricing and trade spend- P&L Management - Category Insights- Sales Leadership - Change Management- Key Account relationship manager - Sales Operations

Jim Mitchell's Current Company Details
Violet Foods

Violet Foods

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CEO | President | General Management | Sales, Distribution & Strategic Planning | Team Builder | Revenue Generator | Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Uno Foods | Private Equity | Retail and Foodservice
Greater Philadelphia
Jim Mitchell Work Experience Details
  • Violet Foods
    Violet Foods
    Greater Philadelphia
  • Gordon Food Service
    General Manager/ Division President (Mid-Atlantic Division)
    Gordon Food Service 2023 - Present
    Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us
    Responsible for all aspects of the foodservice business in the Mid-Atlantic division including sales, distribution, warehouse operations and people leadership. Own strategy, execution and financial results.
  • Executive Forum
    Member
    Executive Forum 2021 - Present
    New York, Ny, Us
    Executive Forum is a highly engaged community of executives from leading corporations who share a passion for "what's next" to drive the business growth of tomorrow. Since its formation in 1995, the Executive Forum has grown to over 400 members who are the top-most leaders at market moving companies, run portfolios for the most innovative PE firms and serve as directors on boards — public, private and non-profit. Admission to the Executive Forum is based upon a rigorous nomination and review process. By design, approximately half the EF members are President/CEOs, and the others are at the COO, CFO, CMO, CIO and VP levels.
  • Rovagnati North America, Llc
    Chief Executive Officer
    Rovagnati North America, Llc 2021 - 2023
    Vineland, New Jersey, Us
    Responsible for all aspects for Rovagnati's business including expansion into retail and foodservice segments across North America. Develop North American strategy, driving execution and responsible for P&L and financial results. Direct reports include sales, marketing, manufacturing, finance, operations and human resource functions.
  • Sysco
    President, Pittsburgh Operating Company
    Sysco 2018 - 2020
    Houston, Tx, Us
    • Senior leader responsible for leading the $300,000,000 foodservice sales and distribution in 3 states; Western PA, Southwestern NY and West Virginia. This includes total P&L management including delivering both top and bottom line performance.• Responsibilities include developing and executing sales, financial, marketing, distribution and people strategies of organization consisting of 275 associates. Direct reports include CFO, VP of Sales, VP of Operations, VP of Merchandising, Director of Program Sales, Director of HR and Director of Revenue Management.• Grew profits by over 10% and revenue by 6.5% in first year exceeding plan targets
  • Sysco
    Executive Vice President
    Sysco 2017 - 2018
    Houston, Tx, Us
    • Recruited by CEO and Senior VP of North America Foodservice Operations to join the “EVP Program”. The EVP program is a senior executive leadership designate program for leaders identified as future Operating Company Presidents. The program includes both field and headquarter assignments working with existing OPCOs Presidents and the headquarter senior executive leadership team.• Responsible for working alongside the President of Sysco Baltimore managing all aspects of the $670,000,000 foodservice business to develop strategies, lead over 600 people, drive sales and deliver bottom line operating profit. This includes working with VPs of Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Warehouse operations, Human Resources and Finance.
  • Uno Foods
    President
    Uno Foods 2013 - 2016
    •UNO Foods is the $40,000,000 consumer products division of UNO Holdings Inc. (Pizzeria Uno) which develops, manufactures and sells Frozen Pizza, Calzones and Pasta products under the UNO's brand name to retail, club and foodservice accounts. •Led turnaround of private equity backed company. Inherited a 20% reduction in revenue within the first 4 months. As such I restructured the organization and implemented productivity initiatives which drove a 10.2% cost reduction in order to stablize the P&L and EDITDA. Reduced capital spending by 76%, reduced Working Capital 32%, and grew EBITDA margin by 110 basis points in order to over deliver cash flow plan.•Responsible for managing all aspects of UNO Foods US business. This includes sales, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, human resources and finance. •Reported to the CEO of UNO Holding Inc. and responsible for developing and implementing the consumer product business strategy and achieving all financial results. •Manage organization of over 150 employees including the senior team consisting of VP of Sales, VP of Finance, VP of Operations, VP of Supply Chain, Director of Marketing and Director of Quality. •Restructured organization to upgrade senior team and implemented a "performance based" review process for all management.
  • Nestle Dsd
    Vice President And General Manager
    Nestle Dsd 2008 - 2013
    Vevey, Ch
    •Responsible for all sales, distribution and profit for Nestlé Ice Cream and Frozen Pizza brands in the 12 state northeast region. This represents over $880m in revenue or 19% of the company’s total revenue. It includes the following brands: Edy’s, Häagan-Dazs, Skinny Cow, Nestlé ice cream, as well as, DiGiornos, California Pizza Kitchen and Tombstone pizza brands.•Integrated Nestlé ice cream and Kraft pizza businesses into one business after acquisition. This included combining workforces, compensation, sales, distribution, facilities and supply chain.•Won the 2010 Nestlé DSD “Grand Award”, which is presented to the #1 region for overall business performance.•Set strategic direction across multiple channels including grocery, convenience, drug, mass and foodservice.•Built key relationship with top retail accounts including Ahold, Wakefern, A&P, and Wegman’s •Manage extensive relationships with principle owners of key distributors who are responsible for over $330M in revenue.•Led organization of over 500 employees including the Region Leadership Team. This team consists of a Director of Sales, a Director of Distributors, 4 Area Sales Leaders, who serve as General Managers for the 4 largest areas, a Director of Finance and a Director of Human Resources.
  • Pepsico
    Vp Of Sales (Ne Region)
    Pepsico 2003 - 2008
    Purchase, New York, Us
    •Responsible for Northeast Food Service sales organization representing $300MM in revenue.•Set strategic and tactical sales direction for entire Pepsi portfolio, representing over $800MM in retail sales and 15% of PBG’s total Food Service revenue.•Delivered +20% revenue growth over the past 4 years and exceeded plan in 3 of the last 4 years.•Delivered the highest profit/case within entire PBG system.•Developed and implemented strategic programming across multiple channels of business; Restaurants, Third Party operators, Education, Healthcare, Gaming, Travel & leisure, Stadiums & Arenas and Recreation.•Built key relationships and established rapport with senior level executives within customer base, which includes; Compass, Aramark, Dunkin Donuts, Papa Gino/D’Angelo’s, Foxwoods Casino and Resorts, Penn State University, Syracuse University, Cornell University, The New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Pirates, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, New Hampshire Speedway.•Managed $20 million advertising and marketing budget for large “Prestige” Accounts and $21 million capital equipment budget.•Led sales organization, consisting of team of 89. (including 2 Business Development Managers, 5 Regional directors, 6 Foodservice Managers, 24 Key Account Managers, and multiple Foodservice Sales Representatives)•New Business Acquisition resulting in #1 Business Unit in the country in PBG new business. acquisition initiative (Operation Ignite) – secured 750 new accounts which will generate over $3.5 million in new revenue.•Led negotiation and secured a new 10 year agreement with Foxwoods Casino. (largest single location fountain account in the country)
  • Pepsico
    Vice President And General Manager
    Pepsico 1999 - 2003
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Responsible for all aspects of business that generated over $100 in revenue and $20 million in annual profit. Managed organization consisting of over 400 individuals. •Exceeded profit plan all 4 years, growing total revenue by 36% and profit by 51%. Delivered 3 consecutive years of “Best of PBG” top 10 performance. •Accountabilities included: sales, distribution: marketing, pricing, merchandising, warehouse operations, human resources, and total bottom line profit.•Customer base included; Kroger, Meijer, CVS, Speedway Super America, The University of Michigan and Michigan International Speedway. •Successfully negotiated 4 Union Teamster labor agreements that reduced cost while continuing to build employee morale.
  • Pepsico
    Sales And General Management Positions
    Pepsico Jun 1989 - May 1999
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Sales Operations Manager, Philadelphia, Pa. (1998-1999)Unit General Manager, West Chester, Pa. (1996-1998)Market Development Manager, Director of Sales, Cheverly, Md. (1993-1996)National Account Sales Manager, Somers, NY (1990-1993)Manager of Sales Development, Somers, NY (1989-1990)
  • General Mills
    Key Account Management Positions
    General Mills 1985 - 1989
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us
    Region Sales Assistant, Hingham, Ma. (1988-1989)Key Account Manager, Albany, NY (1986-1988)Territory Sales Manager, W. River Jct., VT. (1986)Sales Representative, Albany, NY (1985-1986)

Jim Mitchell Skills

Sales Operations P&l Management Management Consumer Products Key Account Management Pricing Strategy Sales Management Leadership Strategic Planning Sales Change Management Marketing Retail Marketing Strategy Direct Store Delivery Grocery Business Development Account Management Key Account Development Team Building Fmcg Business Strategy Budgeting Mergers And Acquisitions Operations Management Pricing Strategy New Business Development Competitive Analysis Merchandising Negotiation Shopper Marketing Product Development Integrated Marketing Team Leadership Budgets Market Research Supply Chain Fast Moving Consumer Goods Forecasting Business Planning Human Resources B2b Cross Functional Team Leadership Customer Insight Trade Marketing People Management National Accounts

Jim Mitchell Education Details

  • Boston College Carroll School Of Management
    Boston College Carroll School Of Management
    Marketing
  • Fordham University
    Fordham University
    Mba
  • Iona Preparatory School
    Iona Preparatory School

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Jim Mitchell works for Violet Foods

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Jim Mitchell's current role is CEO | President | General Management | Sales, Distribution & Strategic Planning | Team Builder | Revenue Generator | Pepsi, Nestle, Sysco, Uno Foods | Private Equity | Retail and Foodservice.

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Jim Mitchell attended Boston College Carroll School Of Management, Fordham University, Iona Preparatory School.

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Jim Mitchell has skills like Sales Operations, P&l Management, Management, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Pricing, Strategy, Sales Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales, Change Management.

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