SUMMARY

A dedicated and goal driven sales professional with a background in sales leadership and account management on both direct and broker sales teams. Experienced problem solver able to achieve results while increasing share and driving profitable growth. A team player with excellent communication and organizational skills who operates with candor and integrity.

EXPERIENCE

Regional Sales Manager. Solely, Inc. 2020 – Present

Responsible for sales of organic fruit and pasta products across all channels of business throughout Midwest (19 states). Broker and distributor management. All sales presentations (in=person and virtual). New product launches. Sales forecasting and CRM maintenance. Customers included UNFI, KEHE Foods, DOT Foods, Target, Woodman’s, Jewel, Walgreen’s, Meijer, Fresh Thyme, Hy-Vee, Schnuck’s, Whole Foods Market, Cub Foods, Greco, Vistar.

Regional Sales Manager Perfect Pasta, Inc. 2015 - 2020

Responsible for all Perfect Pasta retail sales. Responsibilities include broker and distributor management, all sales presentations, new product launches, and sales forecasts. Customers included Lipari Foods, Jewel-Osco, Schnuck’s, HyVee, Giant Eagle, Woodman’s, Mariano’s (Kroger), Lund’s & Byerly’s .

Business Manager / Account Executive Impact Sales, Inc. 2000 - 2015

Managed up to eleven product lines. Responsibilities included vendor relations, sales, forecasting, and retail staff management. Retail customer sales call responsibilities including Jewel-Osco, Central Grocers, Certified Grocers., and SVT / Ultra Foods.

EDUCATION. Illinois State University 1981-1985

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