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John J. Bono

National Sales Manger at EZZO SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC
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Seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the food industry.
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La Grange, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • Sicilian -
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John J. Bono is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the food industry, having held various leadership roles in companies such as Ezzo Sausage Company, Inc., Hormel Foods, Capitol Wholesale Meats/Fontanini, and Bono's Italian Restaurant/Sports Bar. He has a strong background in sales management, marketing, and distribution, with expertise in expanding product penetration and managing international accounts. With a degree from Grand Rapids Community College and West Catholic High School, John has developed a unique blend of business acumen and industry knowledge that has served him well in his career. As a seasoned executive, John has a proven track record of success in driving growth, improving profitability, and building strong relationships with customers and partners. Currently, John is based in La Grange, Illinois, and continues to work as a National Sales Manager at Ezzo Sausage Company, Inc.

Experience

  • EZZO SAUSAGE COMPANY, INC
    • Columbus, Ohio
    • National Sales Manger
      • May 2021 - Present
      • Columbus, Ohio

      Cured Italian Meat Products (Pepperoni, Salami, Sausage)

  • Hormel Foods
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retired
      • Dec 2019 - Mar 2022

    • National Chain Account Sales Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

      August 2017 Hormel Foods acquired Capitol Wholesale Meats/Fontanini was instrumental in the transition and integration of Fontanini sales force, accounts and distribution (national, international and military).

  • Capitol Wholesale Meats/Fontanini
    • Vice President Sales and Marketing
      • 2012 - 2017

      Worked with Sales Force to expand distribution and product penetration.Designed, developed and implemented Marketing Program Designed, developed and implemented sales commission plan Marketing NegotiationsManaged International account (Japan)Managed Military Sales (CONUS and OCONUS)Expanded distribution and representation in Eastern and Western CanadaAssisted in Pizza training seminars in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen) Promoted by PMQ Pizza MagazineConducted Product Training

  • Capitol Wholesale Meats/Fontanini
    • Director of Marketing
      • 2009 - 2011

    • North Eastern Regional Sales Manager
      • 2003 - Dec 2008

      Area of Repsonsbility: New England States

  • Bravo Pizza and Subs
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Owner
      • 2001 - 2003
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Pizza and sub shop sold in 2003

  • Capitol Wholesale Meats/Fontanini
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Sales Associate/Territory Manager
      • 1997 - 2001
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Area of sales responsiblities: Michigan and Indiana

  • Bono's Italian Restaurant/Sports Bar
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Manager
      • 1993 - 1997
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Family owned business sold in 1997

  • Grande Cheese Company
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Area Manager
      • 1992 - 1993
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      Area of sales responsibilty: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee

  • Van Eerden Foodservice
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Vice President Sales and Purchasing Bono Food Division
      • 1990 - 1991
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Van Eerden Foodservice accquired Bono Foods, Inc.

  • Bono's foods, Inc.
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • President/Owner
      • 1985 - 1990
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Bono Foods, Inc. a local Italian/Pizza distribution company selling high quality branded pizza product such as Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages, Grande Cheese, Lisanti branded products, Escalon Packers tomato products, Ezzo Pepperoni. Bono Foods was acquired by the Van Eerden Distribution Group in 1990.

  • Bono's Pizza
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Manager
      • 1982 - 1985
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Family owned pizza and sub shop sold in 1985

Education

  • Grand Rapids Community College
  • West Catholic High School

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