Sales Account Manager at BOBALU, LLC (2021-10 – Present)
- Head of account management for Walmart, masterfully utilizing Retail Link and NOVA to manage orders, coordinate complex logistics, and deliver weekly crop/supply updates
- Coordinates daily harvest cross-communications to align volume estimates with accurate production capabilities
- Directs warehouse and packing teams on strict customer-specific pack requirements
- Captures new food service accounts by qualifying leads and serving as a main ambassador at the major industry trade shows
- Execute daily supply chain logistics and operational workflows through expert administration of Famous Software, iTrade, and Foodlink platforms
Market Specialist/Commodity Manager at ROBINSON FRESH (2005-02 – 2021-10)
- Transformed transactional buyers into long-term strategic accounts, securing predictable repeat revenue and driving consistent year-over-year growth
- Brokered the profitable purchase and sale of agriculture commodities and salads, while simultaneously orchestrating end-to-end pickup and delivery logistics
- Served as Avocado Commodity Manager, providing strategic counsel to account managers on pricing shifts, crop trends, and supply chain continuity
- Owned the end-to-end launch and account management of the Green Giant Fresh avocado program
Coordinator/Sales Associate at FOOD SOURCE (2001-09 – 2005-02)
- Managed end-to-end supply chain execution: purchased commodities, optimized load building, and scheduled deliveries
- Fielded time-sensitive customer and carrier issues around the clock to prevent delivery delays
- Cultivated deep client relationships with two premier accounts, directly accelerating revenue and volume growth