Andrew Cassese

Cultivated strong relationships with key clients to boost collaboration and engagement.

• Introduced new products to grocery retailers, resulting in increased sales growth.
• Strengthened partnerships with grocery managers and buyers at targeted locations.
• Conducted audits to monitor product placements and ensure effective communication.
• Provided proactive support to retailers during store resets, openings, and trade shows.
• Maintained extensive knowledge of product lines for informed client interactions.
• Collaborated with distributor representatives, optimizing distribution strategies with UNFI and KeHE.
• Implemented targeted merchandising strategies to enhance product mix and shelf placement.

• Successfully managed national distributor accounts/portals
• Sold in product lines to national retailers and expanded offerings to current customers
• Managed Purchase Order flow for all distributors including Amazon, UNFI and
• KeHe
• Maintained positive relationships with distributors/retailers during international logistics crisis
• Managed Private Label product line for Whole Foods Market

• Sold and implemented large channel clients
• Implemented and advanced customer service policies and procedures
• Managed national broker and distributor network
• Planned and coordinated all aspects of trade execution

• Managed distributor and broker network
• Responsible for all customer service inquiries
• Sales calls to new and existing customers
• Managed new item development and set up
• Coordinated all shipping and receiving

• Responsible for sales in excess of $6 Million yearly in specified retailers
• Daily interaction with vendors, brokers and customers
• Coordinate orders for product line roll outs and large-scale buys

• Spearheaded a team of 20 members team including hiring, training, scheduling and development
• Inspired team performance daily using proven behavioral-based coaching and motivation
• Responsible for financial performance of 4 subteams with combined sales in excess of $1 Million per period
• Responsible for daily shift operations of the Lynnwood and Bellevue locations

• Managed distribution of Red Bull products to 130 retail accounts
• Responsible for all sales, delivery, invoicing and merchandising
• Grew territory sales in excess of 30% in first year

• Managed Broker and Field Service staff
• Maintained distributor, supplier and customer relations
• Responsible for sales calls to corporate buyers
• Coordinated and implement trade spend for region
• Implemented all marketing projects, promotions and special events