Aaron Kerkhoff

About Aaron Kerkhoff

Experienced Sales and Operations Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the wholesale foodservice and retail industries. Skilled in Food & Beverage, Market Planning, Consumer Products, Sales Strategy, Training, Organizational Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Leadership. My parents taught me to have a very strong work ethic and my employers have reinforced that trait. Strong sales professional with a BS Business Management focused in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology from Western Illinois University. Recently earned a Commercial Drivers License to keep learning and growing!

Experience

1. General Manager

   Kohl Wholesale

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Leading the Supply Chain at Kohl Wholesale. Operations, Marketing, Purchasing, and Sales. Responsible for all customer facing activities.

Education

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Executive Leadership Program, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2017

• Western Illinois University

  BS, Business Management

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Hospitality Management
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Culinary Skills
• Food
• Purchasing
• Team Building
• Management
• Direct Sales
• Brand Management
• Ingredients
• Marketing Strategy
• Key Account Development
• Brand Development
• Consumer Products
• Distributors
• National Accounts
• Menu Development
• Inventory Management
• Trade Shows
• Market Planning
• Employee Training
• Pricing
• Sales
• Marketing
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Account Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Grocery
• P&L
• Sales Presentations
• Merchandising
• Direct Store Delivery
• Training
• New Business Development
• Food Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service