Sam Gates Email & Phone Number

São Paulo, São Paulo, BR

• Progressively demanding decision-making positions overseeing sales efforts for JBS pork. Initiate and introduce business course correction measures resulting in generating higher revenue and customer loyalty. Identify.
• Key accounts include Kroger, Food Lion and Giant Eagle in WV, OH, SC, NC, KY, and VA.
• Introduced and positioned “Rubbed St. Louis Ribs”—increased sales from “Zero” to 6 million pounds.
• Introduced and positioned “Regular St. Louis Ribs”—increased sales from “Zero” to 8 million pounds.
• Instrumental in increasing pork sales volume to 60 million pounds, 2016.
• Provided leadership and direction in creating the “JBS University.”

São Paulo, São Paulo, BR

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• Full strategic and management responsibilities for merchandising of meat, seafood, deli and bakery ads for 119 Foodland Super Markets. Increased net value and built leverage through tactical promotional pricing.
• Supervised a staff of 8 with staffing, training, and performance evaluation responsibilities.
• Provided in-depth market analysis to drive sales and increase profits for the retailers.
• Consistently met and exceeded budgeted financial goals and objectives.
• Developed and executed the 52-week promotional plan.
• Led procurement and sales efforts of $97 million beef, pork, lamb, veal and turkey for the entire division.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

Eden Prairie, MN, US

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, US