Vice President Small Format/Foodservice
Orlando, Florida Area
____________________________________________________________ An innovative sales and marketing executive with a proven track record of achievement in business development, brand and channel expansion/launches, National Account management, DSD & distributor go-to-market expertise, and strategic planning. Spearheads multiple initiatives and follows through to successful completion increasing sales, profitability and brand equity. Experience in retooling sales teams via strategy development, personnel calibration/development/movement,...
____________________________________________________________ An innovative sales and marketing executive with a proven track record of achievement in business development, brand and channel expansion/launches, National Account management, DSD & distributor go-to-market expertise, and strategic planning. Spearheads multiple initiatives and follows through to successful completion increasing sales, profitability and brand equity. Experience in retooling sales teams via strategy development, personnel calibration/development/movement, and culture/mindsets. Consistently expands consumer base by introducing creative business plans and tools. Lives a value structure of positive energy, results & accountability, collaboration, and commitment to change. ____________________________________________________________________ Specialties: Strategic Partnerships & Alliances ∙ Integrated Sales & Marketing Plans ∙ People Development ∙ Brand Enhancement & Go-to-Market Implementation ∙ High Impact Sales Presentations & Communication ∙ Distribution & Channel Expansion ∙ Annual Operating Plan Development ∙ Cross-Division IntegrationVice President Foodservice Division @ From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Orlando, Florida AreaVice President Beverage Sales - Small Format @ From July 2012 to June 2015 (3 years) Director National Accounts - Beverages, Convenience and Restaurant @ From January 2010 to July 2012 (2 years 7 months) Director, Foodservice Sales - East Division @ From August 2000 to November 2008 (8 years 4 months) Director, Retail Field Sales - FL @ From April 1999 to July 2000 (1 year 4 months) National Account Sales Manager Convenience & Gas @ From August 1995 to March 1999 (3 years 8 months) Bottler Franchise Manager @ From November 1991 to July 1995 (3 years 9 months) Marketing Equipment Manager @ From July 1988 to October 1991 (3 years 4 months) District Manager @ From December 1986 to July 1988 (1 year 8 months) B.S @ Purdue University - Krannert School of Management From 1980 to 1984 Jim Whitaker is skilled in: Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Sales Management, Account Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Management, Brand Management, Sales, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, Supply Chain
Bolthouse Farms
Vice President Foodservice Division
June 2015 to Present
Orlando, Florida Area
Bolthouse Farms
Vice President Beverage Sales - Small Format
July 2012 to June 2015
Sara Lee
Director National Accounts - Beverages, Convenience and Restaurant
January 2010 to July 2012
PepsiCo
Director, Foodservice Sales - East Division
August 2000 to November 2008
PepsiCo
Director, Retail Field Sales - FL
April 1999 to July 2000
PepsiCo
National Account Sales Manager Convenience & Gas
August 1995 to March 1999
PepsiCo
Bottler Franchise Manager
November 1991 to July 1995
PepsiCo
Marketing Equipment Manager
July 1988 to October 1991
PepsiCo
District Manager
December 1986 to July 1988
What company does Jim Whitaker work for?
Jim Whitaker works for Bolthouse Farms
What is Jim Whitaker's role at Bolthouse Farms?
Jim Whitaker is Vice President Foodservice Division
What industry does Jim Whitaker work in?
Jim Whitaker works in the Food & Beverages industry.
Who are Jim Whitaker's colleagues?
Jim Whitaker's colleagues are Melanie Kingsley, Maryann Pirkey, Jenay Nelson, Geoffrey Margolis, Anthony Zottarelli, Dana Kenney, Dave Strauss, Mark Skorheim, Sandeep Patel, and Madeline Simmer
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