Daniel Menkens
Activator | Positive Leader | Strategic Communicator | Brand Builder | Developer of People | Empathetic Partner | Driving Growth Across Albertsons Companies and WinCo
- Role
- Senior National Business Manager at RecorGroup
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel Menkens
Experienced Sales Leader | Strategic Brand Builder | CPG & Retail ExpertFormer Senior Director of Sales – Albertsons at Alliance Sales and Marketing, where I represented all clients within the chilled and frozen departments across Albertsons Companies, Inc. Successfully grew the business by 11% year-over-year, reaching approximately $300 million in sales orders.Previously served as National Sales Manager at Atalanta Corporation, overseeing $15 million in national sales, primarily with Kroger and Safeway Albertsons Companies. Managed direct and distribution sales of imported European cheeses, specialty grocery items, and $7 million in private label programs.Held multiple roles at DPI Specialty Foods, including:Account Executive, managing $11 million in DSD perishable sales for Kroger (QFC) and Albertsons Safeway Seattle Division.National Operations Account Executive, overseeing $15 million in Starbucks kiosk business across Kroger, Albertsons/Safeway, Bashas, and other licensees.Account Executive for Murray’s Cheese, supporting Kroger, Costco, and Sugar Mountain.Earlier in my career, I was Sales & Product Development Executive at Conifer Specialties, managing $8 million in high-profile private label and eCommerce accounts.My journey began with internships at the Food Innovation Center (Oregon State University), conducting sensory research, and Fred Meyer Corporate, supporting schematic development for the Service Deli and Bakery.
Experience
Senior National Business Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US
Education
Portland State University - School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Industry Management
2008 — 2010
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2008
Skills
- Selling
- Sales
- Account Management
- Direct Sales
- Retail
- B2b
- Key Account Development
- Pricing
- Sales Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Key Account Management
- Merchandising
- Sales Operations
- New Business Development
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