John Cannon

About John Cannon

A passionate, results-driven business professional with a proven track record of…

Experience

1. Sales Executive

   Orca Bay Foods, LLC

   Nov 2014 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Proactively identify and capitalize on new business opportunities across the food, retail, and restaurant sectors, consistently driving high-margin deals that increase company profitability.Demonstrate a self-starter mindset, operating independently without the need for oversight or micromanagement—regularly taking the lead in initiating partnerships, negotiating contracts, and executing go-to-market strategies.Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry stakeholders, leveraging deep knowledge of food service and consumer trends to deliver tailored solutions that enhance customer value and loyalty.Passionate about delivering excellence in every customer interaction; consistently seeking to understand and exceed customer expectations, resulting in repeat business and long-term strategic accounts.Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, operations, and product development to align business strategies with market needs and drive sustainable growth.Maintain entrepreneurial approach and ability to uncover niche markets and untapped revenue streams, contributing to the company\'s competitive edge and market leadership.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Management

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Forecasting
• Cold Calling
• Merchandising
• Market Planning
• Food
• Corporate Sales Presentations
• B2b
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Key Account Management
• New Business Development
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Key Account Development
• Food Service
• Account Management
• Product R&D
• Pricing
• Sales
• Inventory Management
• International and Domestic Procurement
• Marketing