Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
Highest Contribution/Margin US Off Premise CPG
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Kirk P. Hubbard

China Grove,USA

Summary

Dynamic senior sales professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth through consultative sales techniques and cultivating new business relationships, while enhancing existing accounts. Expertise spans product branding, merchandising, distribution, and strategic pricing to maximize profitability. Dedicated mentor and trainer committed to fostering team performance and professional development. Immediate contributions include consistently surpassing sales targets, identifying new market opportunities to boost share and revenue, effectively addressing customer needs, and implementing strategies to strengthen brand loyalty.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

District Sales Manager

Early Career
  • Progressive growth in responsibilities as District Sales Manager for Kellogg’s Snacks and District Sales Manager with Coke Cola Refreshments.

Regional Market Sales Manager

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
01.2018 - Current
  • Promoted in 2018. Regional responsibilities for East Coast WALMART banner. Build relationships with Business Unit Teams, Regional Vice President’s, Market Manager’s, and Store Leadership Teams. Increased revenue for Krispy Kreme by closing store voids and upgraded placements of tower displays.

Key Account Manager

DEAN FOODS / PET DAIRY DIVISION
01.2015 - Current
  • Promoted in 2015. Account Executive with responsibility for every aspect of growth for billion-dollar brand. Key accounts include Circle K Mid-Atlantic Division, Charlotte-Douglas Airport HMS, and Little Market Stores. Grew sales through promotions, pricing, and distribution strategies.

CPG Area Sales Manager

CPG AREA SALES MANAGER
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Coached and trained sales teams in budget planning, time management, merchandising, and service standards. Managed operational budgets on sales, returns, and voids in assigned sales area.

Senior Territory Sales Representative

Senior Territory Sales Representative
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Coached and trained sales teams in budget planning, time management, merchandising, and service standards. Managed operational budgets on sales, returns, and voids in assigned Wal-Mart stores.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Western Carolina University

Skills

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

Accomplishments

  • Turned around underperforming region. Partnered with the RVP Sean Real and the Atlanta WALMART teams to secure Seventy-Two WALMART doors. Krispy Kreme placed Seventy-Two new tower displays in stores. Annual sales of $3.6 million dollars and over $1.1 million dollars in profits for the Atlanta Region. The Atlanta Region had sales growth of 14.4% over prior year.
  • Strategically partnered with Region 26 (NC) to become one of fastest growing regions for WALMART and Krispy Kreme. Strategically partnered with RVP Armina Bonutti and the North Carolina WALMART teams to close store voids and place Single Serve cabinets in new WALMART doors. Region 26 has annual sales of $7.4 million dollars. Sales increase of $2.4 Million dollars. Sales figures produced a 47% increase over prior year. All Eleven markets in Region 26 have increased by Double digits in annual sales.
  • Strategically planned and implemented First quarter 2026 DFO expansions. Worked with local WALMART Market and Store Managers in Grand Rapids Michigan, Hoover Alabama, Topeka Kansas, Kansas City Missouri, Wichita Kansas, and Omaha Nebraska Markets. Sold in Thirty-Six new doors. Estimated sales increase of $1.9 Million Dollars for Krispy Kreme in First Quarter.

Interests

Enjoys Working out at gym, biking, and walking, cooking, and eating healthy, Golf, Baseball, and Reading Southern Rowan American Legion Baseball Board, (President, Secretary)

Timeline

Regional Market Sales Manager

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
01.2018 - Current

CPG Area Sales Manager

CPG AREA SALES MANAGER
01.2017 - 01.2018

Key Account Manager

DEAN FOODS / PET DAIRY DIVISION
01.2015 - Current

Senior Territory Sales Representative

Senior Territory Sales Representative
01.2014 - 01.2015

District Sales Manager

Early Career

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Western Carolina University

Highest Contribution/Margin US Off Premise CPG

Shop 14 Production and Sales Team.

Kirk P. Hubbard