Larry Alberts Email & Phone Number

Kent, Wa.

Responsible for sales of all company brands to all segments of food industry...retail, food service and distribution. Work closely with company GM to prioritize customer approach and then develop sales strategizes to accomplish EBITA goals. Also work closely with all brokers to grow sales of all company brands. Assist Plant Mgr. with raw material selection for new and existing products as well as coordinating needed volumes for new customers and promotional programs.

Kent, Wa.

Conduct Center of the Plate (protein) training for field sales team (Marketing Associates) of all protein products and programs carried and supported at the Kent Wa. Operating Company (Op-Co). Also accompany MA's on sales calls to determine proper protein item/s necessary to capture customer protein business. Work closely with suppliers and Sysco Meat Co. (Fulton Meats) on product issues to determine corrective action...then report back to sales team and customers. Coordinate with vendors and brokers to deliver product samples to customers.

Seattle Division

Directly manage a team of six buyers, two department specialist and one warehouse QA. Responsible for the procurement and inventory control of all meat, seafood and deli items for the Seattle division of Albertson's-Safeway stores in Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana. Position also requires close collaboration with division sales management team on market conditions as they relate to AD item selection, availability and cost.

Seattle, Wa.

Meat and Seafood sales leadership position in the Seattle DC. Responsible for all meat and Seafood sales along with the management of a five member sales team. Other responsibilities include: Limited Procurement, Inventory Control, Service Levels, Profitability, Budgeting and Expense Control. Also responsible for the creation and implementation of department processes that lead to meeting Department and Company goals.

Tacoma, Wa.

Key leadership position for the North & West Region Military Department as it relates to daily functions and activity. Responsible for but not limited to; Inventory Control, Service Levels, Sales, Profitability, Budget Input, Expense Control, Supervision of 8 office Associates. Also responsible for the creation and implementation of department processes that lead to meeting Department, Region and Company goals.

Wichita, Ks.

Managed sales and product development for National and Territorial retail accounts; Costco, WinCo, Unified Grocers. Played key technical support roll between production plants and customers; Safeway, Kroger (QFC, Fred Meyer). Researched and developed new items for further processors; Oberto, Bruce Pack, Interstate Meats, Schenk Pack. Developed and maintained excellent relationships with key customers.

Tacoma, Wa.

Oversaw inventory control of 650 fresh and processed meat & seafood line items. Managed Sales Promotional Programs with national companies such as Oscar Meyer, Farmland, Hillshire, and Bar S. Responsible for vendor negotiations, new item development & approval, customer service and gross margin for sales above $15 million annually. Detailed knowledge of computer buying system and warehousing/receiving/shipping operations.

Seattle, Wa.

Responsible for writing retail meat & seafood Ad's, conducting cutting tests, writing annual retail meat dept. budgets, conducting educational seminars, designing retail meat & seafood departments, merchandising meat & seafood display cases. Supervised 10 retail meat & seafood departments. Developed close relationships with vendors, warehouse procurement staff & store personnel.

Vancouver, Wa.

Mcchord Afb, Wa.

Associates, Arts & Sciences

Warrent Officer, Helicopter Pilot

4 yrs Active Duty, 5 yrs Wa. National Guard

Certified, Culinary Sales Professional

Four month (long-distance) certification program with one week on campus experience...awarded 6 college credits.

Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of Corps of Cadets, Member of Fish Drill team.While member of Fish Drill Team won 5 First Place Trophies.