Marissa Lewis Email & Phone Number

Sales Executive, Select Accounts

Developed and successfully launched the corporate catering program for Whole Foods Market, including delivery enablement in 5 U.S. metros • Drove B2B sales growth +25% YOY • Established new base of clientele with +70% of corporate catering sales coming from repeat business • Secured national contract with Compass Foodservice • Developed sports catering program with partnerships in the MLB and the NBA • Oversaw hiring, training, and day-to-day management of assistant sales manager

Drove territory sales through strong distributor partnerships and multi-unit chain accounts • Managed a team of sales managers and merchandisers • Increased sales through distribution networks: Sysco, US Foods, Vistar, UNFI and other broadline distributors• Established and managed relationships with distributor sales reps and district managers• Grew revenue by securing business with multi-unit chain accounts (20+ locations)• Strategized and opened new accounts through collaboration with GPOs: Aramark, Compass Group / Canteen, Sodexo and Guckenheimer

Greater Los Angeles Area

Drove territory sales through strong distributor partnerships and multi-unit chain accounts

Greater Los Angeles Area

Developed and launched company’s corporate sales program • Drove sales by creating marketing and POS materials for newly established corporate program • Built relationships with, and generated regular orders from, large, global customers• Increased revenue by building monthly marketing campaigns, attending networking events, and participating in industry tradeshows• Exceeded sales goals by 15% with significant increase year over year• Generated additional revenue by hiring, training and supervising sales manager

Greater Los Angeles Area

Co-founder of health-friendly cookie company that serviced both retail and food service accounts • Researched customer prospects and generated significant sales leads• Responsible for all sales and sales support activities including scheduling meetings, order entry, customer follow up, and trade show/event/demo planning and preparation; assisted in marketing activities• Managed effective relationships with Distributors and Brokers• Established major accounts including The Wynn & Encore Resort Casino, Intercontinental Hotel, Barona Resort & Casino, and Loyola Marymount University. Developed relationships with decision-makers at well known corporations such as Whole Foods, Erewon, and Bristol Farms.

Led the Inside Sales team for multi-million dollar wealth management company. • Initiated sales calls and set meetings for Financial Advisors. Managed cold and warm leads. • Averaged 150 outbound calls daily; exceeded appointment-setting goals by 20%• As sales manager: trained, set goals and supervised all call center associates

Foundational Leadership Course Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology And Theater

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta