Experience

Pepperidge Farm

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Sales Manager-Biscuit and Bakery

  • Aug 2008 - Present

  Promoted to additional responsibility for 12 snacks independent distributors and 10 bakery indpendent distributors

• District Sales Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

  Responsible for 12 snack independent distributors in Western and Southern Indiana

• District Sales Manager/Account Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Responsible for sales and coaching of 6 Independent Distributors-Key regional Account Management with Marsh SupermarketsNational Account Management calling on Kroger Central Zone office and Kroger Zone ManagersSupported high level customer service metrics including on-time deliver, promotional programs, and weekly advertisements



Nabisco Biscuit Company

• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Kroger Account Team

  • May 2000 - Aug 2003

  Sold promotions into Kroger Zone Managers and Store ManagersPlanned meetings with Kroger counterpartsPresented pricing and promotional recaps to Managers

• District Sales Coordinator

  • May 2000 - Jun 2001

  Scheduled merchandisers to stock product in storesConducted reviews on 15 merchandisersCoached merchandisers weeklyMerchandised product in stores Coordinated product delivery and qualityAllocated and distributed product by each stores individual needs

• Sales Representative

  • Sep 1992 - Aug 2000

  Build relationships with store and upper level store management to facilitate effective communication of information to enhance display execution and amplify salesSell displays and sales plans to corporate management for grocery accounts such as Walmart, Kroger, Target, Marsh, and Meijer