Kate Sonnek
Austin,MN
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with background in managing high-value client accounts. Known for reliability and adaptability with the ability to learn and apply new skills quickly. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Lyons Health Labs (formerly Hormel Health Labs)
11.2016 - 08.2025
- Built and maintained strong client and distributor relationships to drive business growth
- Created strategic business plans quarterly in order to meet sales objectives for the distribution of approximately 150+ products
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving client concerns quickly and efficiently for over 75 different accounts purchasing both shelf stable and frozen products
- Developed the ecommerce and medical supply strategy for the division and successfully grew the channel from approximately 4MM to over 11MM in net sales while maintaining profit margins of 45%
- Awarded the Silver Plate award for Outstanding Sales Achievement for the division in 2021
- Recognized for and earned the sales incentive trip for Hormel Health Labs under the Foodservice Division in FY2023; generated sales results 30% over target
- Focused on continuously developing my skills and competencies by participating in over 2 dozen LinkedIn Learning modules
- Attended and presented at Food Shows or conferences as required
- From 2021 through 2025, I was the division's main contact for all business redistributed through Dot Foods which represented 16MM in business annually. In spring of 2025 Lyons ended this relationship and I was responsible for maintaining the majority of this business by converting the products to distributor stocked status (for Foodservice) or to purchasing the products direct (for Ecommerce)
- Most recently, expanded the US Foods Direct program by finding fulfillment solutions for frozen and shelf stable products which represents approximately 30,000 cases a year or 1MM net sales
Accounts Payable Clerk
Hormel Foods
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Worked within Oracle Applications to match incoming invoices to open purchase orders for all 70 locations and 32 brands of Hormel Foods Corporation to ensure timely payment by the system
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines
- Maintained individual processing quota of 25 invoices being completed per hour
Education
High School Diploma -
Neelin High School
Brandon, Manitoba, CanadaNo Degree - Psychology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, ManitobaCertificate - Project Management
South Central College
Faribault, MN11-2025
Skills
- Client relationship building
- Key account management
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
- Self motivation
- Business strategies & development
- Adept at learning new skills
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Lyons Health Labs (formerly Hormel Health Labs)
11.2016 - 08.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk
Hormel Foods
05.2014 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Neelin High School
No Degree - Psychology
University of Manitoba
Certificate - Project Management
South Central College
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