Dustin Kent

Regional Sales Director @Grand Prairie Foods

Indianapolis, IN, US
EMAILS
d••••••@grandprairiefoods.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+18•••••••78

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WORK HISTORY

May 2025 — Present

Regional Sales Director @Grand Prairie Foods

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As Regional Sales Director, I lead sales growth and customer engagement across key territories, overseeing strategic partnerships with distributors, brokers, and GPOs. I manage full-cycle sales—from prospecting and presenting to closing and servicing accounts—while identifying new market opportunities and driving brand presence through trade shows and targeted initiatives. My role emphasizes relationship-building, solution-driven selling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer satisfaction, and sustained business expansion.Products: Breakfast Sandwiches, Calzones, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Ready-to-Heat Bowls, IQF Fully Cooked Scrambled Eggs, Refrigerated Fully Cooked Scrambled Eggs, Seasoned PotatoesIndustries: Micro-Market, Vending, Convenience / C-store, Coffee Shops, Food Service, Hospitality, Education, Retail Grocery, Club, Healthcare, College and UniversitiesWhy Our Partners Love Grand Prairie Foods Products:Premium Ingredients – we have products with superior taste and quality.On-The-Go Convenience – Individually wrapped and labeled for seamless customer useQuick prep – Microwaveable in minutes with no on-site kitchen requiredLow shrink, high turn – Thaw-and-serve extends shelf life, reduces spoilage and wasteHigh Consumer Appeal – Popular proteins and artisan-style bread options to cater all preferencesBoosts average transactional value – Pairs well with coffee and beveragesPrivate LabelFood ManufacturingHeat-and-Serve MealsBulk Pre-Portioned BaggedHospitality Breakfast ProgramsHeat In A Bag PreparationIndividually Wrapped Packaging

EDUCATION

2004 — 2006

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business

BA, Sales & Business Marketing

2001 — 2003

Kellogg Community College

Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General

SKILLS

Competitive AnalysisRetailCategory ManagementSolution FocusedAccount ManagementSalesProduct MarketingMerchandisingSocial Media MarketingTrade MarketingConsumer ProductsSolution SellingBusiness PlanningConsumer Package GoodsNielsenLeadershipCross-Functional Team LeadershipMarketing StrategyCreative Problem SolvingP&L ManagementIriFood & BeverageKey Account DevelopmentSales OperationsCustomer ServiceSales & Marketing LeadershipSales ManagementGroceryShopper MarketingNegotiationMarket AnalysisBusiness Relationship ManagementCustomer InsightBusiness AnalysisNatural FoodsBusiness-to-Business (B2b)Team BuildingAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningBusiness Development

ABOUT DUSTIN KENT

18+ years of sales experience in Food & Beverage and Pet Care / Animal Health industries. Proven capability to develop strategic vision for driving growth with customers, achieving KPI\'s and building long-lasting relationships. Expert in understanding customer issues and developing solutions to their specific needs. I encompass the drive to succeed and unprecedented passion for the brands and organization that I represent. Focus- Account Management- Negotiation- Pet Care, Pet Medicine, Animal Health, Pet Pharmaceuticals - Grocery, Wholesaler, Natural, Organic, eCommerce, Drug, Prepared Food, Convenience Channels, Fresh - Distributor/Broker Management- Business Development - Forecasting - Data Analysis (Nielsen, IRI, Spectra)- Market, Consumer, Category Insights- Cross-Functional Collaboration- Microsoft Office Skills- Category & Space Management (JDA/Apollo)- Distributor Manager

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