Chad Flakne
Sales Leader | CPG & Retail Strategy
- Role
- Associate Director Unfi West at Kraft Heinz
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chad Flakne
CPG professional with over 10 years of experience in the food industry, leading in analytics, sales, trade management, and sales team leadership. I work closely with sales teams to build strategic partnerships with our retail partners using insights to drive growth across our portfolio of brands and categories. As a leader, I’m passionate about creating a collaborative environment where people feel empowered to exceed expectations and chase big goals. I challenge my team to think differently and aim high often reminding them: “Ask, Seek, Knock - Doors will unlock”I recently completed the USC Food Industry Executive Program, further strengthening my leadership and industry expertise. I hold a Black Belt in Business Insights and a Mastery of Selling Skills certificate from Delta Associates. My commitment to personal excellence and leadership was shaped early in life earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
Experience
Associate Director Unfi West
Feb 2026 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing w/ Professional Sales Emphasis
2012 — 2016
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Wholesale
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Retail
- Logistics
- Social Networking
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