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Robbie Gergley

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven leader / sales professional with over 25 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Proven track record of driving revenue, exceeding sales targets, along with building and maintaining strong client relationships. Expertise in pricing and negotiating contracts Adept at identifying market trends and aligning strategies to meet the demands of a competitive industry.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Vice President

Stan's Coffee & Foodservice
03.2016 - Current
  • Manage and drive $8M in annual revenue
  • Manage 22 direct reports across Sales, Delivery Logistics and Service Team
  • Negotiated contract with largest Healthcare Provider in SWFL resulting in $500K annual sales
  • Opened $1.5 million in re-occurring annual business with Multi Unit Restaurants, Corporate Accounts and Country Clubs.
  • Develop pricing strategies based on market trends that align to margin goals and ROI.
  • Collaborated with vendors to launched several new, strategic products that aligned with market needs and business objectives
  • Led initiative to deliver 30% SKU reduction resulting in +4% profit margin increase, by eliminating down trending products
  • Increased roasted coffee sales from $800k in 2017 to $2.2 Million in 2024.
  • Build and manage annual operating budget align with organizational goals.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration across departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints, contributing to overall company success.

Executive Vice President

Freshpoint South Florida
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Managed $200M produce / food service business
  • Led 17 direct reports across Outside Sales Team( South Florida and Southwest Florida), Value Added (Tomatoes), and Fresh Cut Operations
  • Managed sales to parent company, which included five Sysco organizations in Florida
  • Sales increase achieved across multiple departments; +12% for Food Service, +18% for Fresh Cuts, +5% for Value added and14% in Southwest Florida

General Manger

Freshpoint Fort Myers
04.2009 - 07.2014
  • Delivered sales and productivity increases year over year resulting in several promotions increasing scope and responsibility
  • Led and built high performance sales team resulting $5M sales increase, +25% over 3 years
  • Lead merger between Freshpoint SWFL and East Coast branch resulting in increased profitability and reduce costs.

Account Executive

Freshpoint Dallas
05.1998 - 04.2009
  • Managed $9M in annual sales, across 70 customers
  • Opened new accounts resulting in $3.5 million in sales
  • Named top salesman in Inaugural National Sales Contest in 2007 and in 2008

Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager

Levitz Furniture ( Orlando )
12.1990 - 05.1998
  • 8 year sales career in furniture business with increasing scope and responsibilities.
  • Experience with warehouse management, sales manager and corporate sales.
  • Youngest General Manager in the company, managing a $10M store.
  • Increased sales 30% in first year.

Education

University of Central Florida

Core Competencies

  • Foodservice Sales, Distribution and Management.
  • Strong Financial Acumen
  • Strategic Planning & Market Analysis
  • Negotiation & Pricing Strategies
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Quality Control & Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Development

Timeline

Executive Vice President

Stan's Coffee & Foodservice
03.2016 - Current

Executive Vice President

Freshpoint South Florida
07.2014 - 03.2016

General Manger

Freshpoint Fort Myers
04.2009 - 07.2014

Account Executive

Freshpoint Dallas
05.1998 - 04.2009

Corporate Sales and Marketing Manager

Levitz Furniture ( Orlando )
12.1990 - 05.1998

University of Central Florida

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