William Dion Email & Phone Number

Austin, Mn

My responsibilities include new product development for the Foodservice Group assuring we have a relevant pipeline of innovation both now and in the future. In addition, I am responsible for brand renovation across our broad brand enterprise. I develop innovative sales training programs arming our direct sales force with the skills they need to be persuasive and respected. Last three product line launches were the most successful in our divisions history.

Austin, Mn

Managed every product category over my 19 years in Foodservice Marketing for Hormel Foods. Examples include our bacon, ham, sausage, pizza toppings, sliced meats, fresh pork, turkey, roast beef, and premium cook proteins product lines. Responsibilities include new product development, pricing, inventory control, media planning, sales training, and gross margin expansion.  Conducted key customer presentations for national distributors such as Sysco and U.S. Foods. Delivered sales presentations to national chains such as Chick-fil-A, Cracker Barrel, and Subway.

Ongoing Management Training Covering Skills Such As Effective Leadership And Emotional Intelligence.

Quarterly training given by Harvard Business on critical business skills such as effective leadership, managing change, and emotional.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Magna Cum Laude

Top ranking business student of my class.