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Anita Williams

Felton

Summary

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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager- COP Specialist

Performance Foodservice
Swedesboro, NJ
09.2023 - Current

-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.

District Sales Manager

Performance Foodservice
Swedesboro, NJ
09.2015 - 08.2023

-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.

Area Manager

Performance Foodservice
Swedesboro, NJ
11.2011 - 09.2015

-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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food And Agribusiness Management

Univeristy of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2005

Skills

    -Team leadership

    -New Business development and planning

    -Customer service

    -Client relationship building

    -Prospecting

Accomplishments

-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

Affiliations

-Women of PFG Member

-Women of Foodservice Member

-Delaware Restaurant Association Member

Timeline

Business Development Manager- COP Specialist

Performance Foodservice
09.2023 - Current

District Sales Manager

Performance Foodservice
09.2015 - 08.2023

Area Manager

Performance Foodservice
11.2011 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Food And Agribusiness Management

Univeristy of Delaware
Anita Williams