
Creative business development manager, having 20+ years in the foodservice industry. With a proven track record of bringing on new sales, developing customer/supplier relationships, increasing case and sales growth. Demonstrated the knowledge gained over the years in the food and protein industry to develop strategic business plans and growth.
-Introduced and developed the Braveheart program locally. In three years grew the program, currently averaging 35,000lbs of Braveheart weekly with double digit sales growth annually.
-Became the local Braveheart specialist/expert. Trained sales team on Braveheart and product knowledge.
-Built partnerships with independent, retailers, butcher shops, and restaurants; while assisting our sales team grow sales and branded protein cases.
-Conducted staff trainings on Braveheart to share with patrons. Performed yield tests and cuttings with accounts.
-Led a district sales team that increased sales annually through case growth YOY double digits.
-Developed strong partnerships with accounts while assisting Area Managers grow sales.
-Coached Area Managers in products, sales incentives, and selling techniques.
-Led sales meetings to review sales, cases, and new account goals.
-Developed customer relationships through selling in three states.
-Increased weekly sales on average of $100k/weekly.
-Focused on case, sales, and new account growth.
-Transitioned from a pizza opco to growing accounts in the broadline division.
-Team leadership
-New Business development and planning
-Customer service
-Client relationship building
-Prospecting
-Circle of Excellence: 2013, 2014, 2018, 2021
-District Manager of the Year: 2018 & 2021
-Rookie of the Year: 2013
-Opco of the year- Retail Segment: 2023
-Braveheart opco of Year: 2022
-Women of PFG Member
-Women of Foodservice Member
-Delaware Restaurant Association Member