Continuous process improvement for all aspects of the businessCollaborate with other leaders on strategic planning & execution

• Grew company sales to record levels each year• Planned sales & marketing strategy with company leadership• Managed relationships with National Accounts such as Airgas, Linde, etc.• Led cross-functional projects in Operations and Supply Chain• Negotiated deals with domestic & foreign suppliers

• Manage P&L for a portfolio of National Foodservice customers• Grow business relationships with C-level call points• Lead cross functional teammates in the planning and execution of annual business plans • Cultivate working relationships with customer Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams• Responsible for same account sales growth, category expansion, and new business acquisition• Lead, negotiate, and execute customized customer contracts• New Hire Onboarding, Culture Team and Engagement Team Leader

*Recognized at 2016 National Foodservice On-Premise Conference and awarded "Gold Medal for Collaborating and Closing in Enemy Territory"Actively manage Area Chain foodservice portfolio which entails corporate, franchisee, and customer sales responsibilities. Primary functions of role include: driving and elevating position in existing customer base, internal and external focus on implementation of strategic initiatives to accelerate portfolio growth, aligning cross-functional support to meet needs of yearly planning, and generating new account acquisitions.

• Lead sales team: mentor, train, and manage sales force for United States• Manage sales activities: conduct market research to develop leads and prospects, increase brand recognition, resolve customer complaints, maintain relationships, work closely with distribution networks as well as direct customers, conduct outside sales calls on large format print houses and architects, introduce new pricing structure, and handle all customer quoting• Oversight of all aspects of product launch, including sales, marketing, customer feedback and manufacturing• New Product Development: identify opportunities in the market for new product introductions, quantify sales potential, conduct market research to define customer preferences, work with manufacturing team to create final product meeting customer needs• Marketing initiatives: email blasts, sample materials, trade show participation, website redevelopment, advertisement purchasing decisions, advertisement design

• Placed in charge of inside sales development: Conducted market research to develop leads and prospects, increased brand recognition, resolved customer complaints, maintained relationships, worked closely with distribution networks as well as direct customers

• Provide sales support functions• Assist with marketing strategy• Complete projects for various departments• Engage in business to business sales