Kevin Swift Email and Phone Number
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE — RETAIL GROCERYDynamic business leader with proven track record with four Fortune 500 companies. Accomplished, action-oriented professional with proven success creating consistent long-term sales growth and leading high performing teams. Well versed in initiating product launch initiatives. Possess extensive key account experience with Grocery, Club, Mass, and Natural retailers. Experienced in managing direct and broker selling organizations. Adept in building and developing top-performing teams.Specialties: Managing Business Units, Building High Performing Teams, Key Account Management… Team Facilitation… Sales Development… Strategic Planning… Budget AnalysisHigh-Impact Presentations… Category Analysis… Forecasting… Client Relations… Broker ManagementP&L Analysis… Mentoring/Coaching… Project Management… Product Launch… Marketing
Oberto Snacks Inc.
View- Website:
- oberto.com
- Employees:
- 501
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Senior Vice President CostcoOberto Snacks Inc. Nov 2018 - PresentKent, Wa, Us
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Vice President Of Sales Costco GlobalOberto Snacks Inc. Apr 2015 - PresentKent, Wa, Us
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Vice President Business DevelopmentOberto Snacks Inc. Apr 2015 - Nov 2018Kent, Wa, UsI manage Costco North America, Amazon and the Natural Channel
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Senior Vice President Of Sales Lacroix Beverage GroupNational Beverage Corporation May 2013 - Feb 2015Fort Lauderdale, Florida, UsManage LaCroix Beverage Group. US National accounts - Club, Mass, Grocery, Natural Channel, and Drug Channel. -
Vp Sales Shasta WestNational Beverage Corporation Dec 2011 - May 2013Fort Lauderdale, Florida, UsShasta brand, LaCroix Sparkling water, Faygo brand, Rip it energy drinks and shots, Everfresh Juice, Sundance Teas and lemonade.
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National Account ManagerMars Food Us Jan 2009 - Jan 2011Accepted opportunity to manage multiple broker sales organization throughout West and Northeastern markets to drive growth improvements with Tier 1 retailers and suppliers such as Safeway, Ahold, Wakefern, Wegmans, and key supplier, C&S. Economic Impact – Delivered sales improvements over 24 months despite national economic downturn. Product Launch Management – Recognized for steering numerous, successful product launches including Ready Rice and Whole Grain White. Operational Excellence – Created “best-in-class” schematics. Customer Satisfaction – Solidified relationships with key retailer decision-makers.
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National Sales Manager 7 Paths BrandMars Food Us Jan 2007 - Jan 2009Direct Staff: 3 – Regional Sales Managers, Category Analysts; Indirect Staff: 10+; Budget: $3+ millionSupported development and launch of fresh and shelf stable Asian stir-fry products under “7 Paths” brand name. Directed product roll-out functions while collaborating with Del Monte Fresh (co-manufactory), Advantage Sales & Marketing (selling organization), and internal, cross-functional project contributors.
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National Sales Manager Seeds Of ChangeMars Food Us Jan 2005 - Jan 2007Direct Staff: 5 – Regional Sales Managers, Category Analysts; Indirect Staff: 10+; Budget: $5+ millionPlayed vital role in product development/launch activities. Collaborated regularly with Marketing, R&D, Supply, and external sales agencies to ensure positive performance outcome. • Product Launch – Achieved business growth of as much as 150% by coordinating with the California Culinary Institution to develop and launch more than 30 new products between 2005 and 2006.• Awards - Won company’s “Vision Award” for attaining top sales figures in 2006—130% of targeted sales goal.
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Region Manager Seeds Of ChangeMars Food Us Jan 2002 - Jan 2005Managed key customer accounts in both natural and organic categories while managing $500K budget, overseeing actions of broker business managers, and creating marketing campaigns.• Sales Achievement – Won “Vision Award” for top sales in 2002 for reaching 120% of target during frozen entrée product launch effort.
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Business Development ManagerMars Chocolate Jan 2001 - Jan 2002Administered functions of company’s website business. Sold products online and worked with online retailers. Web-based retailers included Webvan, Peapod, Home Grocer, Pets.com, and Drug Store.com.
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Region Manager PnwMars Petcare Jan 1999 - Jan 2001Focused on pet specialty business and contributed to development and sales of pet foods and products.
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West Regional Category ManagerMars Inc. Aug 1997 - Jan 1999Led category development initiatives, presentations, and category reviews for all Western retailers for Mars Pet Food and Uncle Ben’s Rice brands.
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Pnw Region ManagerMars Food Us Feb 1992 - Jul 1997Managed all Pacific Northwest Region accounts through 4 broker organizations: Bradshaw North; Sutton Matkin Oneil; Tropical; and Bromar.• Account Retention – Maintained accounts with such notable organizations as Fred Meyer, QFC, Albertson’s, United Grocers, and Associated Grocers.
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District Manager PnwCoca-Cola Foods Jan 1987 - Jan 1992Managed three broker organizations. Oregon, Montana, Utah, Idaho. Coordinated all sales functions and managed key customers...Smith's, Fred Meyer, Albertson's, Buttrey's, UG, SV.
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District Manager PnwHershey Chocolate Company Jan 1981 - Jan 1987Started as a sales representative in Los Angeles 1981. Promoted three times and worked in Memphis, San Francisco and Portland.
Kevin Swift Education Details
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California State University-Long Beach - College Of BusinessSales & Marketing -
University Of Hawaii At ManoaBusiness
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What company does Kevin Swift work for?
Kevin Swift works for Oberto Snacks Inc.
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Kevin Swift's current role is Senior Vice President Costco at Oberto Snacks Inc..
What schools did Kevin Swift attend?
Kevin Swift attended California State University-Long Beach - College Of Business, University Of Hawaii At Manoa.
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Kevin Swift's colleagues are Laye Gabriel, Mike Tull, Steven Rood, Katherine Lowe, Tom G., Duy Le, Aliksa Tolenoa.
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