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Gerald Halstead

Gladwin

Summary

With over two decades of management experience, notably at Mission-foods Inc., I excel in sales team leadership and sales presentations. My expertise has significantly contributed to achieving and surpassing sales goals, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and leading successful promotional campaigns, demonstrating both strategic vision and exceptional communication skills.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

Mission-foods Inc.
02.2015 - 02.2023

Managed 15 Independent Operators. Oversaw a 7.5 million dollar budget. Oversaw the implementation of account promotions and help the IO's on building promotional displays. Turned in weekly reports as well as quarterly reports. Achieved quarterly bonuses as well as achieved sales contests. Oversaw a 3,000 square mile territory and assisted in the 40,000 square foot warehouse.


District Sales Manager

Kellogg Supply Inc.
02.2011 - 02.2015

Managed 5 independent operators for the Southern Arizona demographic territory. Duties included achieving the expected budget, helping the IO's with their routes. Managed a 10,000 square foot warehouse and maintained the equipment, office, and dock area. Oversaw the implementation of promotions with the company's accounts. Turned in weekly reports as well as hiring.

Produce Manager

Fry's Food & Drug
02.2004 - 02.2008

Managed the produce department in 2 different Fry's grocery stores. In charge of delegating department duties as well as creating weekly work schedules. Achieving yearly budgets in addition to ordering and inventory.

Management

Safeway Food & Drug
06.1975 - 02.2004

Held produce department managers position for 20 years. Held assistant store manager position for 4 years. Then produce manager for an additional 6 years.

Education

Associate Degree in Front Line Leadership -

Pima Community College
Tucson, Az
01-1996

High School Diploma -

Flowing Wells High School
Tucson, Az
01-1977

Skills

  • Sales team leadership
  • Goal setting
  • Sales presentations
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

District Sales Manager

Mission-foods Inc.
02.2015 - 02.2023

District Sales Manager

Kellogg Supply Inc.
02.2011 - 02.2015

Produce Manager

Fry's Food & Drug
02.2004 - 02.2008

Management

Safeway Food & Drug
06.1975 - 02.2004

Associate Degree in Front Line Leadership -

Pima Community College

High School Diploma -

Flowing Wells High School
Gerald Halstead