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Samantha Halso

Chicago,IL

Summary

Self-directed and motivated professional seeking opportunities in sales and marketing within the food and CPG industry. Brings experience across brand activation, syndicated data analysis, Power BI reporting, budgeting, and key account management to help drive sustainable business success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Rotation Associate

McCain Foods
06.2024 - Current

2.5-year cross-functional rotation across Foodservice Sales, Go-To-Market Marketing, Retail Strategy, and Key Account Management

  • Managed a territory of foodservice customers to drive new business acquisition and maintain existing accounts while supporting strategic account planning through identification of growth opportunities and performance tracking.
  • Assisted in planning and executing brand activation events aligned with marketing objectives while developing point-of-sale materials to support product launches and promotional campaigns.
  • Analyzed competitive trends using Circana syndicated data and leveraged existing Power BI reporting to deliver ad hoc insights for senior leadership.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Finance to ensure margin guardrails and pricing objectives were met while executing customer contract administration in Salesforce.

Merchandiser

Alliance Beverage Distributing
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained product availability and inventory levels to maximize in-store presence and support sell-through
  • Executed merchandising standards and planograms to strengthen brand visibility at point-of-sale

Store Leadership Intern

Kohl’s
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Strategized methods of improving sales while managing designated area of the store floor
  • Successfully lead daily omnichannel operations

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2024

Skills

    Customer Relationship Management

    Data Analysis & Insights

    Competitive Market Analysis

    Go-To-Market Execution

Certification

Category Management Certification Level One DECEMBER ‘23

Timeline

Sales Rotation Associate

McCain Foods
06.2024 - Current

Merchandiser

Alliance Beverage Distributing
09.2023 - 01.2024

Store Leadership Intern

Kohl’s
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration - Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing

Western Michigan University