Patrick Cooper Email & Phone Number

Pleasant Hill, California, United States

Leading smaller CPG manufacturers down the creative path of successfully launching new items at Costco.

Walnut Creek, Ca

Led Del Monte’s customer strategy and trade spend activities for their largest customers including Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, Target, Meijer & Food Lion representing nearly $900MM in net sales. Crafted the club store offering for the newly launched JOYBA Bubble Tea brand at Costco and Sam's.

Emeryville, Ca.

Led and developed Peet's unmanned barista solutions that are available to many key food service channels like Airports, Healthcare, Universities and Hospitality. These state-of-the-art kiosks allow for access to premium espresso-based beverages anytime of the day and with minimal human interaction.

San Francisco

As a dedicated Pet Specialty resource for the Market Development Organization of the JM Smucker Company, I brought product innovation to market on iconic brands like Milk-Bone, Meow Mix and Natural Balance. I led the go-to-market strategy thru unique product customization and sales presentations for our top Pet Specialty division customers like PetSmart, Petco and Tractor Supply. Driving our key customer annual Joint Business Plans, I'm ensured our sales teams exceeded their goals.

San Francisco

Calling directly on Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club, I sold-in new products that delivered over $1.5MM in retail sales in just four months. I also presented and executed new item innovation, consumer marketing and pillar brand strategies to our key customers in the Pet Specialty (PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus) and Military channels.

San Francisco Bay Area

In this key customer-facing role within the Market Development Organization (MDO), I ensured our customer's priorities were addressed as we launched major marketing and brand initiatives in pet food and snacks. This included customization of products to fit the channel.

San Francisco Bay Area

I successfully drove sales and marketing of Del Monte's classic pet food brands - Meow Mix, 9Lives and Kibbles 'n Bits. Through my leadership and effective cross-functional collaboration, our sales teams implemented the overall brand strategies that increased sales while also effectively managing trade spending. My most successful achievement was spearheading the customization for the biggest new item launch in the history of the Meow Mix brand.

London Area, United Kingdom & Los Angeles, Ca

Led and developed teams representing private label products at retailers like Sainsbury in the UK and Ralphs/Food4Less in LA. Had supervisory/management responsibility including managing and recruiting sales associates. Drove top to top meetings with suppliers at these customers.

Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration