Joseph Bridges
Food Service Sales Manager @The Oregon Fruit Company
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WORK HISTORY
Food Service Sales Manager @The Oregon Fruit Company
Sales & Revenue Growth* Delivered net sales and margin targets aligned with the Foodservice Annual Operating Plan.* Drove revenue growth by securing and expanding national and regional foodservice chain partnerships.* Built and managed strategic relationships with broadline distributors (Sysco, US Foods) and regional/independent distributors to maximize distribution, availability, and sell-through.* Led and engaged distributor sales teams to increase market coverage and brand visibility.Account Management & Customer Development* Developed and executed strategic account plans with defined objectives, growth strategies, and sales targets for key accounts.* Expanded existing customer relationships by identifying evolving needs and delivering tailored, value-added solutions.* Created and delivered data-driven sales presentations aligned with customer business goals.Provided high-level customer support across product, order management, production, and delivery issues.Cross-Functional Leadership* Served as the primary liaison between key customers and internal teams including QA, Brand Management, R&D, and Operations.* Collaborated cross-functionally to support innovation and continuous improvement of foodservice product offerings.Operational Excellence* Maintained accurate CRM data, including account status, sales activities, and forecasting.* Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills while independently prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.Leadership & Brand Representation* Represented Oregon Fruit at industry trade shows and customer events.* Contributed to a collaborative, results-driven team culture through flexibility, coachability, and commitment to shared goals.
EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSEPH BRIDGES
With over six years of experience in national account management and strategic partnerships, I specialize in fostering relationships and driving sales performance. I\'ve championed customer-centric strategies, aligning organizational goals with market trends to deliver impactful results. Passionate about building connections, I aim to bring collaborative, solutions-oriented thinking to every team I join. I managed key account portfolios, cultivated strategic relationships, and translated business strategies into actionable plans. I contributed to market growth by understanding customer needs and competitive dynamics, serving as the liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure mutual success. My focus on nurturing partnerships enabled scalable solutions and long-term value creation.
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