Jim Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia

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.

New York, Ny, Us

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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.

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

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 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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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)

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Marketing

Mba

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