Kevin Blaise
Abita Springs,LA
Summary
Sales professional prepared for role with robust background in driving regional sales growth and fostering client relationships. Proven track record of implementing strategic sales plans and achieving targets. Known for strong team collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing market conditions. Skilled in leadership, communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Executive
Bimbo Bakeries USA
New Orleans, LA
06.2007 - 04.2026
- Account executive of the complete bread, bakery, and sweet baked goods portfolio in regional accounts such as Rouses, Harps/10Box and other Independent grocers in LA, MS & AR. Which included brands such as Bimbo, Mrs. Baird’s, Thomas’, Sara Lee, Orowheat, Ball Park, Rustik, Artesano, Tia Rosa, and Entenmanns, Marinela, and Takis. Established plans including product positioning, branding strategy, pricing strategy, merchandising and promotional strategy.
- Manage and execute annual promotional plans and budget for existing lines/products to support continued sales and share growth.
- Analyze promotional plan effectiveness, and make appropriate recommendations.
- Analyze in interpret consumer sales trends, using IRI data.
- Work closely with cross functional teams in the development of promotional plans.
District Sales Manager
Interstate Brands Corporation
New Orleans, LA
01.1995 - 06.2007
- Responsible for overseeing route sales operations which include, account sales, route structuring, ordering and other day by day activities.
- Lead in collaborated on all regional account calls for major bakery customers, including marketing and sales strategy.
- Manage budget for sales, stale and expenses.
- Conducted mentoring in training of all managers.
- Building an expanding business partnerships with regional retailers.
Education
Some College Coursework Completed - Business Administration
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.1982
High School or equivalent - College Prep
Alfred T. Bonnabel High School
Metairie, LA05.1980
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business analysis
- Sales management
- Training and leadership
- Marketing
- Presenting
- Customer relationships
Affiliations
- 2004 - Present Member of the Louisiana High School Officials Association
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Received Certificates from Interstate Brands Corporation for District Sales Manager Training, Division Managers Training and Smith System Defensive Driving Course.
Timeline
Customer Executive
Bimbo Bakeries USA
06.2007 - 04.2026
District Sales Manager
Interstate Brands Corporation
01.1995 - 06.2007
Some College Coursework Completed - Business Administration
University of New Orleans
High School or equivalent - College Prep
Alfred T. Bonnabel High School