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Established sales infrastructure including 2 sales agencies, 3 brokers, and retail merchandising services. Directed sales cycle from strategic planning and execution to relationship building, sales presentations, contract negotiations, and closing deals for startup plant-based meat alternative challenger brand. Managed cross-functional team with budgeting as well as profit and loss (P&L) oversight. Achieved multimillion-dollar sales in first year and built a focused team of high-level directors specializing in the organization’s sectors.

Played key role on executive team in planning and executing the merger of 5 regional brokers into 1 national broker that services multiple classes of trade. Directed a top-performing team and fostered long-term relationships with key stakeholders and clients. Provided leadership and direction on high-level business decisions. Boosted growth and secured new clients.

Co-founded and led an outsourced sales management company that provided sales management, trade marketing management, trade promotion management, broker management, and insights/analytics on a national or regional basis. Formed partnerships with high-profile brands within the industry. Positioned key brand as the market leader and turned multiple declining brands around while also launching several successful new products and brands nationally across various sales channels.