Karen Spartz
Sr Account Executive at FONA International- Claim this Profile
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Andrea Hutchison
Karen was my direct supervisor for over 6 years. During that time, she helped me transition from technical / inside sales to key account management and I could not have asked for a better mentor. Karen has a wonderful ability to lead while still collaborating and collecting outside opinions when needed. Karen is skilled at evaluating and listening to opinions and then making a firm decision and implementing that decision. She has an outstanding attention to detail and can be counted on to formulate unique solutions to everyday issues. While Sales Director, she led her team to successfully close many large and complex projects. One of those successes was the largest project win in our group’s history. Karen played an integral part in the success of this project from beginning to end. She is the one that made the first contact when the project started years prior, and then assisted me when I took the account over. She was involved in all aspects of the project, from continued technical collaboration through to contract negotiations. Clearly her style of leadership and project management works. Karen would be an excellent asset to any team.
Brittany Klimstra
I worked directly for Karen at Chr Hansen and was impressed by her leadership and ability to bring out the very best in her employees. Her insight on the market and ability to guide and assist in the sales process is unique and very effective. She is a true professional in every aspect of her work and it was a pleasure working for Karen.
Andrea Hutchison
Karen was my direct supervisor for over 6 years. During that time, she helped me transition from technical / inside sales to key account management and I could not have asked for a better mentor. Karen has a wonderful ability to lead while still collaborating and collecting outside opinions when needed. Karen is skilled at evaluating and listening to opinions and then making a firm decision and implementing that decision. She has an outstanding attention to detail and can be counted on to formulate unique solutions to everyday issues. While Sales Director, she led her team to successfully close many large and complex projects. One of those successes was the largest project win in our group’s history. Karen played an integral part in the success of this project from beginning to end. She is the one that made the first contact when the project started years prior, and then assisted me when I took the account over. She was involved in all aspects of the project, from continued technical collaboration through to contract negotiations. Clearly her style of leadership and project management works. Karen would be an excellent asset to any team.
Brittany Klimstra
I worked directly for Karen at Chr Hansen and was impressed by her leadership and ability to bring out the very best in her employees. Her insight on the market and ability to guide and assist in the sales process is unique and very effective. She is a true professional in every aspect of her work and it was a pleasure working for Karen.
Andrea Hutchison
Karen was my direct supervisor for over 6 years. During that time, she helped me transition from technical / inside sales to key account management and I could not have asked for a better mentor. Karen has a wonderful ability to lead while still collaborating and collecting outside opinions when needed. Karen is skilled at evaluating and listening to opinions and then making a firm decision and implementing that decision. She has an outstanding attention to detail and can be counted on to formulate unique solutions to everyday issues. While Sales Director, she led her team to successfully close many large and complex projects. One of those successes was the largest project win in our group’s history. Karen played an integral part in the success of this project from beginning to end. She is the one that made the first contact when the project started years prior, and then assisted me when I took the account over. She was involved in all aspects of the project, from continued technical collaboration through to contract negotiations. Clearly her style of leadership and project management works. Karen would be an excellent asset to any team.
Brittany Klimstra
I worked directly for Karen at Chr Hansen and was impressed by her leadership and ability to bring out the very best in her employees. Her insight on the market and ability to guide and assist in the sales process is unique and very effective. She is a true professional in every aspect of her work and it was a pleasure working for Karen.
Andrea Hutchison
Karen was my direct supervisor for over 6 years. During that time, she helped me transition from technical / inside sales to key account management and I could not have asked for a better mentor. Karen has a wonderful ability to lead while still collaborating and collecting outside opinions when needed. Karen is skilled at evaluating and listening to opinions and then making a firm decision and implementing that decision. She has an outstanding attention to detail and can be counted on to formulate unique solutions to everyday issues. While Sales Director, she led her team to successfully close many large and complex projects. One of those successes was the largest project win in our group’s history. Karen played an integral part in the success of this project from beginning to end. She is the one that made the first contact when the project started years prior, and then assisted me when I took the account over. She was involved in all aspects of the project, from continued technical collaboration through to contract negotiations. Clearly her style of leadership and project management works. Karen would be an excellent asset to any team.
Brittany Klimstra
I worked directly for Karen at Chr Hansen and was impressed by her leadership and ability to bring out the very best in her employees. Her insight on the market and ability to guide and assist in the sales process is unique and very effective. She is a true professional in every aspect of her work and it was a pleasure working for Karen.
Experience
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McCormick FONA
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sr Account Executive
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2017 - Present
-Business Development at existing and targeted accounts. -Business Development at existing and targeted accounts.
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Chr. Hansen
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Denmark
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Business Development
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2015 - 2017
Set up and manage our business via our distributor partners in the US and Canada. Develop business in untapped areas.
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Sales Director
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2009 - 2015
Manage the color sales team in the USA.Maintain 2 other key accounts.
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Director, Focus Accounts
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2007 - 2009
Manage sales teams at 5 select focus accounts.
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National Account Manager
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1994 - 2007
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Conagra Brands
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Scientist
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1987 - 1993
Product development for ConAgra and Grist Mill (now ConAgra). Product development for ConAgra and Grist Mill (now ConAgra).
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Education
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University of Minnesota
BS, Food Scientist