Ray Grabowski Email & Phone Number

Cheshire, Ct, Us

The largest protein producing company in the world to include chicken, beef, and pork. Tyson is part of the Fortune 500 as the second largest food producer in the world and the on Forbes 100 as one of the largest companies in the United States.107,000 employees, annual sales over $26 billion. Manager Customer Development, Consumer ProductsManaged NY/NJ retailers business for Frozen and Processed Meats. Primary customers to include Wakefern, Giant/Carlisle, Weis, Redners, AWI, and smaller distributors with sales exceeding over 55 million annually. Maintain set budgets for each customer and gain incremental sales through all retailers where available. Build partnerships to maintain Tyson share through ad plans and promotional activity.

. Bozzuto's also owns and operates Adams Markets, a 12-store CT chain. 1,500 employees, annual sales over $1.5 billion. Manager, Processed, Frozen and Fresh Meat MerchandisingBuild strategic sales plans for the sales force, establish sale objectives and track productivity through store sales reports. Negotiate program partnerships with vendors and customers to increase distribution of Bozzuto brands, work directly with store owners and new accounts to increase distribution and profitability, and write ads for over 650 stores in six states. Track trends on all fresh meat and adjust costs to represent best price in market. Adjust budgets by period to increase sales of product lines that have fallen behind projections. Direct reports four buyers and eight sales specialists.

Nationwide grocery wholesaler with annual sales of $21 billion and more than 15,000 employees, distributing diversified products to major food retailers across the U.S. Director of Merchandising / Perishable Trade RelationsNegotiated contracts and programs with vendors and customers throughout the U.S. for all perishable lines including meat, dairy, produce, deli and bakery. Managed P & L with responsibility for over $85 million in weekly sales. Expanded distribution of new brands, set up bid and ad programs and TPR's with vendors to promote products for over 300 retailers, and developed strategies to build gross profit and streamline costs. Established new fresh and processed meat buying techniques to make warehouse turns more efficient for our business. Supervised 27 direct reports.

Food brokerage representing perishable food vendors to retailers primarily in the NY market. Sales of $400 million, 85 employees.; Oversaw purchasing of principle product lines, interfaced closely with vendors and customers. Tracked and monitored ad and promotional budgets, and recommended ad proposals to retailers.

Producer of primarily Italian cheeses to retailers throughout; Called on various major retailers to run ads and special promotions mainly in the inner city; Built partnership relations to ensure focus on Sorrento brands. Wrote ads and promotional pieces, participated in development of new packaging.