Ryan Baird

Drive revenue growth by leveraging leadership experience to build a collaborative, goal-oriented sales culture

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

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY (2005-05)