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Greater Seattle Area

Sell targeted value-add products into targeted foodservice and retail account for Western US. Grow profitable business and develop long-term relationships with customers in the continental US. Focus is for West Coast Sales opportunities for liquid egg products and shell eggs for retail or foodservice.

Seattle

Lead the Albertsons Team in achieving sales volume, trade spend, distribution, and market share targets. Successfully built Arla Dairy and Deli Brands in Albertsons and Key Wholesalers in the Northwest with new distributions. Worked with Albertsons Corporate on Private Label (PrimoTaglio) Cheese for new distribution in all divisions. Developed strong cross functional relationships with accounts and broker partners to increase market share to attain sales goals. Drive profitability of Arla… Show more Lead the Albertsons Team in achieving sales volume, trade spend, distribution, and market share targets. Successfully built Arla Dairy and Deli Brands in Albertsons and Key Wholesalers in the Northwest with new distributions. Worked with Albertsons Corporate on Private Label (PrimoTaglio) Cheese for new distribution in all divisions. Developed strong cross functional relationships with accounts and broker partners to increase market share to attain sales goals. Drive profitability of Arla Foods through Strategic sales and management leadership. Experience with Nielsen, IRI, Consumer Insights, Trade Promotion Management systems, Shoppers Marketing, and Digital-Social activations. Strong Broker Management experiences. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Extensive knowledge of all trade channels, category management and marketing concepts with the proven ability to apply them effectively in planning and execution. Experience included strong cross functional relationships with key national customers and broker partners. Responsible for annual sales objectives and budgets, drive sustainable profitable sales, and market share growth for all Western Region Customers. Core focus brands consist of Toblerone, Milka, Green & Black’s organics, and… Show more Extensive knowledge of all trade channels, category management and marketing concepts with the proven ability to apply them effectively in planning and execution. Experience included strong cross functional relationships with key national customers and broker partners. Responsible for annual sales objectives and budgets, drive sustainable profitable sales, and market share growth for all Western Region Customers. Core focus brands consist of Toblerone, Milka, Green & Black’s organics, and Terry’s Chocolate. >Achieved net sales targets consistently “year over year” to exceed sales revenue by 11% and grow category market shares.>Gain Premium Chocolate distribution with three major retailers for Checklanes placement during 2014 resulting in over $2.5MM in incremental revenue.>Increased seasonal business “year over year” by 17%.>Experienced in building customer-focused sales plans to maximize profits and to ensure solid return on investment.>Managed brokers professionally for attention to details and building distribution with a strong ambition for retail excellence. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Lead the Kroger West Team in achieving sales volume, trade send, distribution, and market share targets. Developed strong cross functional relationships with accounts and broker partners to increase market share to attain sales goals.Develop and implement a sales strategy and apply business analysis skills to grow market share. Directly accountable for sales development at Fred Meyer – Northwest, Frys – Arizona, Ralph’s and Food 4 Less – California, King Soopers – Colorado,… Show more Lead the Kroger West Team in achieving sales volume, trade send, distribution, and market share targets. Developed strong cross functional relationships with accounts and broker partners to increase market share to attain sales goals.Develop and implement a sales strategy and apply business analysis skills to grow market share. Directly accountable for sales development at Fred Meyer – Northwest, Frys – Arizona, Ralph’s and Food 4 Less – California, King Soopers – Colorado, Dillon’s – Kansas, Smiths - Utah. Show less

Western United Sales

Responsible for sales budgets, marketing proposals, sales presentation, promotional planning and management, implementing corporate selling programs, new items introductions, IRI sales analysis, and sales forecast. Oversee customer-specific strategies for Western Region Broker Partners and the development of Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Smiths, and Ralph’s Supermarkets.

Greater Seattle Area

Accountable for sales budgets, sales presentations, promotional planning, implementing corporate selling programs, new items introductions, and sales forecast. Responsible for sales development for Western Grocery and Drug Accounts.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, Marketing/Business Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing