Jennifer Heidel
Senior Director of Account Management @Foodbuy USA
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Account Management @Foodbuy USA
Charlotte, NC, US
Lead the Foodbuy Account Management team supporting the Chartwells education business (K12 schools and colleges & universities) to drive revenue growth and optimize procurement strategy & execution. Focused on leading & executing strategic vision, customer retention, maintaining C-suite level customer relationships, supporting new business development, and maximizing account and revenue growth and profitability.
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutrition Sciences
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science (MS), Public Health Nutrition
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER HEIDEL
Profile Statement: Enthusiastic, accomplished, and relentlessly curious industry leader with 18 years of nutrition and foodservice experience and 10 years of procurement experience. Skilled in realizing revenue growth through strategy creation and driving execution; procurement & contract management; negotiation; consumer insights & innovation; marketing & promotions; training & development; corporate wellness & sustainability; and strengthening and optimizing strategic business relationships. Experienced project manager and meeting facilitator. Passionate mentor and teacher.Consistently exceeds revenue targets by 15-40%!Core Values: Faith, Integrity, Diligence, Wisdom, CuriosityMy Career Passions and Interests: Teaching, mentoring, and training; supply chain management; relationship building; margin creation; negotiation; corporate and population nutrition & wellness; team building; program management.My Strength Finder Top Five Strengths: Individualization, Achiever, Learner, Activator, RelatorMy Work Philosophy:Be humble. Be positive. Be willing. Take risks, and don\'t be afraid of failing. Lead by example. Be honest, vulnerable, and transparent. Encourage others whenever possible. Be creative and bring uniqueness to every job. Work smart and work hard. When you make a mistake, own it and learn from it. Always look for ways to learn and grow - strengthening your skill set and character. Communicate openly and clearly. Set goals and follow-through. Be a team player. Laugh with your co-workers. Take responsibility for the team. Think big, and aim higher. Know your values and the values of your team members. Be willing to have difficult conversations and rumble with vulnerability. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” - Calvin Coolidge
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