Pegi Klaess
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
I have over 30 years of professional sales and marketing experience. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Sales and Marketing Manager
Divine Gourmet Foods, LLC
06.2016 - 06.2022
- I began Divine Gourmet Foods as a company that provides quality products to its customers to be sold in local farmers markets, fairs and festivals
- Being a fanatic for great food and flavors I developed a series of 'Wonderfully Indulgent Dressings' for salads, meat, fish or chicken
- As a small business I do all the sales, marketing and handle all financial aspects of the business
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Owner, Operator
Silver Spoon Specialty Foods, LLC
01.2007 - 02.2015
- This was a small gourmet food business created by me to sell products at farmers markets, fairs and festivals
- My duties were diverse as I was the only employee to do all sales, marketing, production and back office support for the business
- The business was closed after moving to Arizona
Wholesale Account Executive
Vectra Bank
03.1999 - 10.2006
- As a Wholesale Account Executive, I worked with local Mortgage Companies to provide residential mortgages to their firm
- Outside sales, underwriting and processing support were provided in this position
Education
High school or equivalent -
Business
05.1966
Skills
- Sales
- Marketing
- Client Service
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
Timeline
Owner, Sales and Marketing Manager
Divine Gourmet Foods, LLC
06.2016 - 06.2022
Owner, Operator
Silver Spoon Specialty Foods, LLC
01.2007 - 02.2015
Wholesale Account Executive
Vectra Bank
03.1999 - 10.2006
High school or equivalent -
Business
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