Experience

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  J.W. Lopes Quality Produce Distributors

  • Sales Manager
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  J.W. LOPES QUALITY PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Sales Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Greater Boston Area

    Responsible for aiding the sales force in their day-to-day activities by answering questions and/or providing consultation promptly to sales personnel regarding Fresh Produce. Develop,coach,hire and train a highly experienced team of fresh produce / food service sales professionals, who work wi...

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  Performance Food Group

  • United States
  • Food & Beverages
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • District Sales Manager

    • May 2012 - Jan 2013

    Develop, coach, counsel, hire and train a highly experienced team of food service sales professionals, who work with chefs,general managers and owners in restaurants, pizzerias, hotels and cafeterias. Responsible for growth and penetration in existing accounts as well as generating and identifying qualified prospects within our district.

  • Account Manager

    • May 2010 - May 2012

    Worked with and sold to chefs and owners in upscale restaurants, hotels, institutions and gourmet retail establishments. Responsible for opening new accounts within defined territory (Boston and immediate vicinity). Acted as mentor to new hires within the company. Senior Advisor within my district.

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  Sysco

  • Marketing Associate

    • Feb 2006 - May 2010

    Working with and selling to chefs and owners in existing upscale restaurants, hotels, institutions and gourmet retail establishments. Responsible for opening new accounts within defined territory (Boston and immediate vicinity)

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  Sid Wainer & Son Specialty Produce

  • Boston and North Shore, Massachusetts; New Hamp...

  • Sales Representative

    • 2004 - 2005
    • Boston and North Shore, Massachusetts; New Hamp...

    Extensive travel throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine; working with chefs and owners in existing upscale restaurants and gourmet retail establishments. Responsible for opening new accounts and introducing new specialty produce and specialty foods.

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  Marche

  • Boston, MA

  • Director of Retail Food Operations

    • 2000 - 2003
    • Boston, MA

    Managed large staff, developed off-premise catering, developed innovative menus, managed purchasing of perishables, grocery, wine and spirits; directly responsible for sales and profitability of upscale European market/outdoor cafe'

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  Legal Sea Foods

  • Boston and vicinity

  • Director of Retail Food Operations

    • 1997 - 2000
    • Boston and vicinity

    Managed division which included three retail gourmet food markets, off-premise catering and a location at Logan International Airport. Responsible for purchasing, menu and development, site evaluations, store layout and design, staffing and alliances with delivery (dotcom) companies.

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  Ground Round IOC, LLC

  • Norwood, Braintree, Walpole, and Allston, MA

  • District Kitchen Manager

    • 1995 - 1997
    • Norwood, Braintree, Walpole, and Allston, MA

    Developed new menu concepts and implemented The "Gound Round turn around" project.Hire kitchen staff,coach, train, and counsel.

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  M.A.C. Foods

  • Greater Boston Area

  • President & CEO

    • 1986 - 1995
    • Greater Boston Area

    Multi -Unit fast food concepts.Real Food Fast - Three locations ( Diner Concepts) W/ off premise CateringCountry Chicken & Ribs - Three locations. ( Comfort Foods) W/ off premise CateringPartnered with H.M.R. - Delivery Dot Com CompaniesHome Runs, Shop Link, Kosmo, & Pea PodRestaurant qua...

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  MAFCO Wholesale Produce Distributor

  • Greater Boston Area

  • V.P. of Operations/Sales

    • 1978 - 1986
    • Greater Boston Area

    Wholesale Produce DistributorPurchasing, Sales, Cold calling, advertising, and establishing relationships in the greater Boston area with local Chefs and owners.