Brian Deremo

About Brian Deremo

13+ years of CPG Experience. Graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor\'s Degree from College of Arts and Sciences and Minor in Business. Began my career in DSD Sales at Stagnaro Distributing (MillerCoors) before transitioning to Category Insights on Kroger at the Kraft Heinz Company. Spent 6+ years with Mars Wrigley where I worked in Category Management on Kroger, Snack Bars for Total Marketplace, followed by an e-Commerce Omnichannel role focused on both Curbside Pickup & Last Mile Delivery. Transitioned from Category to National Account Sales working at B&G Foods on the Kroger business and currently work as Director of Sales at Golding, Inc.

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Golding, Inc

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Sales director leading the Kroger, Albertsons, Target and Meijer business.Responsible for strategically managing licensed brands (Panera, Eggo, Newman’s Own), Golding’s own brands (Mountain Ridge Honey, Mrs Campbell’s Chow Chow & Major Peters beverage mixers) and leading all phases of development of private label brands within national grocery accounts. Golding is a go-to name for inspired flavor, small-batch quality and unbeatable service in the specialty sauce industry. Working with leading brands, Golding is dedicated to discovering, creating and introducing new and bold flavors for the world to enjoy.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor in College of Arts and Sciences, Major: Telecommunications / Minor: Business

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Selling
• Direct Mail
• Project Management
• Market Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Facebook
• Retail
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing
• Sales
• Entertainment
• Public Relations
• Account Management
• Management
• Crm