000332WA - Western Regional Manager/ Food/ Washington



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Western Regional Manager/ Food/ Washington
Twenty-five years sales experience in dry, frozen, refrigerated and health & beauty care businesses in diverse classes of trade within the consumer products industry. Director of Sales for last six years responsible for $14mm in sales and a $1.5mm budget for a food company that manufactures granola bars. Directs sales to the direct grocery trade, drug and specialty stores, vending, convenience outlets and club stores. Manages broker network and support staff, reporting to the President. Previously four years - V.P. for Bromar - Seattle broker responsible for refrigerated, dairy and frozen department. Two years V.P. for Erlandson - Sutton - O’Neill, responsible for 30% of company income, managed major dry grocery lines, and all administrative functions and personnel. Three years with Kal Kan Pet Foods - Regional Manager - managed sales in 10 states, increased region volume from $11mm to $17mm. Candidate was employed by Colgate-Palmolive Co. for 11 years - as Area Manager candidate conducted sales training of new hires in Los Angeles District - $10mm sales volume. BA Degree from California State University, Hayward.