Customer-focused, performance-driven business development executive. Cultivated a broad and deep network in the foodservice industry over the years. In addition to foodservice, background includes consumer products and CPG. Known as a strategic thought leader; able to convert strategy into effective action plans. Proven success building, leading, and transforming sales teams. Recognized as an empowering player-coach with an intense customer focus. Strong business and financial acumen; adept at business planning and value-added product development. Outstanding active listening, critical thinking, decision-making, negotiating, and problem-solving skills. BS in Business Administration and Marketing. Core competencies include:» Sales leadership. As Senior Sales Director of Field Sales and Distributor Development Teams at Kerry, led a direct sales team of 57 reports and achieved a 29% growth lift in 2021 across our Broadline Foodservice Channel. As Senior Director of B2B Sales at Summit Hill Foods, led a team of National Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers who grew revenues to $100M. Prior to the divestiture of the custom batters, breadings, and seasonings business to Kerry in 2018, grew annual B2B revenues to $300M. At Clorox and Smucker’s, led sales organizations that were selected as “National Broker of the Year.”» Business development. At ConAgra Foods – Lamb Weston division, sold Wendy’s natural cut French fries with sea salt and doubled annual volume to 100M pounds. Developed a seasoned breakfast potato for Wendy’s, which rolled out to 600+ stores, totaling 1M pounds. At Campbell’s, grew national account revenues from $6.9M to $12M in five years. Sold Cosi, a total soups and sauces program, resulting in $2.2M annually.» Large account management. At Summit Hill, cultivated relationships with top 200 key accounts including Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen, IHOP, Dot Foods, and Sysco. Achieved eight straight years of 4% growth in a mature market. At Sara Lee, developed strong relationships at Pizza Hut and KFC. At Smucker’s, grew business at Outback Steakhouse, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Walt Disney World. snemeth [at] sssnet.com330-415-9853
Listed skills include Cross Functional Team Leadership, National Accounts, Account Management, Food, and 46 others.