Michael Zolezzi

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Director of Sales - National @ Crooked Spoon Ice Cream
Phoenix, AZ, US
Michael Zolezzi's Location
Greater Phoenix Area, United States, United States
About Michael Zolezzi

Top performing quantitative outcome focused professional with over 20 years of experience in managing fast moving Consumer Packaged Goods. Highly skilled in establishing and maintaining key business relationships. Advanced career specializing in determining new sales goals, growing overall business as well as distributor management. Passionate focus on mission-driven companies that are committed to creating healthier products for consumers.• New & established business development• Broker/distributor management & training• Cross-functional leadership• Direct distribution management• Strategic planning & implementation• Syndicated data & analysis (SPINS, IRI)• P&L management/financial reporting• Contracts & negotiations• Revenue & profit growth#directorofsales #naturalproducts #nationalsales #cpg #nationalaccounts #foodandbeverages #brokermanagement

Michael Zolezzi's Current Company Details
Crooked Spoon Ice Cream

Crooked Spoon Ice Cream

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Director of Sales - National
Phoenix, AZ, US
Employees:
3
Michael Zolezzi Work Experience Details
  • Crooked Spoon Ice Cream
    Director Of Sales - National
    Crooked Spoon Ice Cream
    Phoenix, Az, Us
  • Acme Valley Ice Cream
    Director Of Sales - National
    Acme Valley Ice Cream May 2022 - Present
    Bellingham, Washington, Us
    Full Strength Ice Cream = More Cream, More Berries, More Chocolate, More Joy In Every Spoonful No Added Air-Choose Extraordinary Choose Extraordinary!• Omni-Channel Director of Natural, Specialty, & Conventional Channels for the entire nation (Albertsons/Safeway, Kroger, Whole Foods, Raley’s, Nugget, PCC)• Distributor Management across Natural, Specialty, & Conventional Channels. Partnering with UNFI, KeHE, & other DSD’s to drive new business & velocity• Broker Management of the following networks to ensure execution of the brand from retail headquarters to store level merchandising (Alliance Sales & Marketing)• Forecasting, Trade, and P&L management• Syndicated data analysis: SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, 84.51
  • 4505 Meats
    Director Of Sales - West
    4505 Meats Jun 2018 - May 2022
    San Francisco, California, Us
    At 4505 Meats, we take pride in enriching our community through sustainable and delicious food. Our first-to-market Natural Chicharrones and Cracklins have found a niche in the industry and captured the current zeitgeist towards Paleo, Gluten free products.• Built 4505 Meats business from $8 million to $30 million and exited with a 2X valuation• Omni-Channel Director of Natural, Specialty, & Conventional Channels throughout the West Coast (Whole Foods Global, Albertsons/Safeway West, Kroger West, Sprouts, New Seasons Market, NGVC, Winco, & all Natural/Specialty/Conventional independents)• Distributor Management across Natural, Specialty, & Conventional Channels. Partnering with UNFI, KeHE, & Snyders Lance to drive new business & velocity• Broker Management of the following networks to ensure execution of the brand from retail headquarters to store level merchandising (Acosta – N/S Sales, CPG Solutions)• Forecasting, Trade, and P&L management• Syndicated data analysis: SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, 84.51
  • Gt'S Kombucha
    Regional Sales Manager
    Gt'S Kombucha Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
    Beverly Hills, California, Us
    GT’s Living Foods makes living food for the living body, handcrafted with active probiotics to help people live happier, healthier lives. Our family of fermented offerings are crafted with raw & organic ingredients to nourish the system, enlighten the mind, and elevate the spirit.• Grew West revenue by 36% - north of $350,000,000 within my 1st year • Account management of Natural, Specialty, & Conventional Channels throughout the West Coast (Whole Foods - West Regions, Sprouts, NGVC, Albertsons/Safeway - West Regions, Kroger - West Regions, All West Natural/Specialty Independents)• Distributor Management across Natural, Specialty, & Conventional channels. Partnering with UNFI, KeHE, and various Beer distributors to drive new business & velocity• Retail execution leadership of 13 Territory & Area Sales Managers. Ensuring proper & incremental execution of the brand in stores• Broker Management of the following networks to ensure execution of the brand from retailer headquarters to store level merchandising (Impact Group, Presence Sales & Marketing, Advantage Sales & Marketing)• Responsible for trade budget & promotional plan for all assigned customers• Syndicated data analysis: SPINS, IRI, Nielsen, 84.51
  • Mamma Chia
    Regional Sales Manager
    Mamma Chia Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
    Carlsbad, Ca, Us
    Mamma Chia’s mission is to share the magic of chia and lead in its renaissance. We are dedicated to offering the highest quality organic chia-based foods and beverages that provide vitality, energy and strength. • Took Mamma Chia from $6 million to $18 million in revenue during my tenure and garnered an offer to exit• Account management of Natural, Conventional, and Hispanic channels throughout Southern California and Rocky Mountain regions. (Whole Foods SoPac, Whole Foods Rocky Mountain, Natural Grocers, Mothers Market, Jimbos Naturally, Lassen’s, Vons, Albertsons SoCal, Northgate Markets, and Vallarta Supermarkets)• Distributor and broker management across Natural, Conventional, and Hispanic channels. Partnering with UNFI and KeHE distributorships and partnering with CMC Sales and Marketing for Conventional and Hispanic accounts• Achieve distribution and growth objectives for all product lines within the Mamma Chia portfolio• Build and maintain relationships with Category Managers• Plan promotional initiatives with customers and sales team
  • L.A. Libations
    Field Specialist
    L.A. Libations Apr 2012 - May 2015
    El Segundo, California, Us
    L.A. Libations is a next-generation beverage incubator and accelerator. At our core we are creators, seekers, motivators, and entrepreneurs. • Effective account management of Conventional, Convenience and On-Premise accounts throughout all of San Diego County (Vons, Albertsons, Ralphs, Sprouts, AMPM, 7 Eleven and local colleges)• Distributor management of Coca-Cola and John Lenore beverage companies to ensure proper placement of respective brands• Achieve distribution and growth objectives for all brands within my portfolio including Illy Café, ZICO, Aloe Gloe, Arriba, Just Chill, Chia/Vie and Core Water• Build and maintain relationships with retailers• Plan sales efforts and provide effective reports for all accounts• Promote improved distribution and ensure in-store promotion results.
  • Albertsons
    Liquor Department Manager
    Albertsons Nov 2011 - Apr 2012
    Boise, Idaho
    Safeway operates as a banner of Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States. • Buyer: Write purchase orders for the liquor and wine department• Customer Service: Provide knowledge and information on wine and liquor • Stock all liquor and wine on delivery days• Service and maintain liquor department shelves and displays• Participate in pre-inventory preparation.
  • Southern Wine & Spirits
    Territory Manager
    Southern Wine & Spirits Jun 2006 - Nov 2011
    Miami, Florida, Us
    Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. • Achieve distribution and growth objectives within territory• Client relationship management• Train all new hires on sales team• 2011 Top award recipient for Rosenblum wine• 2008 Master of Wine award recipient

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Michael Zolezzi works for Crooked Spoon Ice Cream

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Michael Zolezzi's current role is Director of Sales - National.

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