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Incorporated into Specialty Brands of America when it purchased New York Flatbreads in 1995.Generated sales growth of the company’s three original products: OTC/Original Trenton Cracker, Dixie Fry Coating Mix and New York Flatbreads.Brand management expanded as product brands were acquired: Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup, Cary’s Pure Maple Syrup, Spring Tree Sugar Free Syrup, Spring Tree Pure Maple Syrup; Bear Creek Country Kitchen Soups, Bear Creek Pasta Sides, Rice Sides and Mac &… Show more Incorporated into Specialty Brands of America when it purchased New York Flatbreads in 1995.Generated sales growth of the company’s three original products: OTC/Original Trenton Cracker, Dixie Fry Coating Mix and New York Flatbreads.Brand management expanded as product brands were acquired: Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup, Cary’s Pure Maple Syrup, Spring Tree Sugar Free Syrup, Spring Tree Pure Maple Syrup; Bear Creek Country Kitchen Soups, Bear Creek Pasta Sides, Rice Sides and Mac & Cheeses; Canoleo Margarine; Private Label.Manage direct sales to distributors and retail grocers in 10 states utilizing a personally developed broker network and making direct headquarter calls. Develop and execute quarterly promotional programs. Implement, execute and review all promotional and marketing strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with major retailers as well as specialty chains and independents.Proven sales leader in:• Consistently exceeding budget goals with increased sales.• Managing new items at a 95%+ success rate. • Doubling the Bear Creek Soup business from 2010-present.Responsible for corporate planning and execution at Ahold, Wakefern, Market basket, Giant Eagle, Christmas tree shops, C&S, UNFI, A&P, White Rose, Haddon House, Davidson, Wegmans & Anco. Show less

Small five-person company dedicated to the growth and brand management of a specialty niche deli item. Managed direct sales to supermarkets, grocery stores, independent delis, restaurants and caterers.

Managed the front of house as well as Swing Chef for back of house if needed