Experience

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  Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.

  • Kent WA

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Kent WA

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  The Revere Group

  • Greater Seattle Area

  • Senior Sales Representative

    • May 2007 - Present
    • Greater Seattle Area

    Organize and direct the sales activities of six Key Account Managers. Direct sales responsibility for the 20 highest volume national accounts. Manage and execute direct marketing programs and customer call initiatives. Responsible for trade shows, online and printed promotional materials. Detailed and extensive knowledge of brand message development and execution.

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  Seattle Gourmet Foods Inc.

  • Director of Sales and Marketing

    • 1997 - 2007

    Instrumental in the identification and acquisition of 13 regional gourmet food companies. Each of these brands became strong regional labels with double-digit growth within the first year of acquisition. Managed a broker and distributor network that covered all classes of trade. Acted as Key Account Manager, made presentations, negotiated pricing and sold directly to club stores, department stores, discount chains and other national retailers. Arranged merchandise demonstrations, private label programs and cooperative advertising plans. Developed and directed the design of catalogs and promotional material. Acted as the third senior member of management staff. Responsible for managing long term planning and production operations.