Francesca Thomelet

About Francesca Thomelet

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I build potent sales and account management strategies, backed by two decades of leadership experience helping grow brand recognition, revenue and profits for a major corporation. My success is driven by my ability to build genuine connections with people at all levels, motivating sales teams and distributors to achieve consistently higher levels of success while creating relationships of trust and confidence with clients.SUMMARY Engaging Sales Manager possessing a winning blend of business development, marketing, leadership, management and communications acumen. Skilled in producing exemplary results in challenging and highly competitive markets, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, creative, technical, sales, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding revenue and performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels profits. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently oversees a distributor responsible for 16 brands producing over $50MM in sales through independent retailers and small businesses, capturing a 17% gain in sales. Trains sales teams and organizes trade shows to build the visibility of the brand. Prior successes include the coordination of marketing strategy and promotions in collaboration with 85 independent retail businesses throughout South Florida.Specialties: Key Client Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Client Engagements, Territory Management, Petcare Industry, Revenue Growth, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Training

Experience

1. Sales Manager Regional Grocery

   Blue Buffalo

   Mar 2022 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing