Kenneth Dippold

About Kenneth Dippold

A leader is one who demonstrates what’s possible.” Ken is a well-known National CPG Business Development Leader experienced in Start-Ups, Turnarounds, hiring, identifying opportunities and capitalizing on long-term global CPG relationships. He relies on trends, data, and team strength to maintain, and gain distribution, introduce new items and increase profit margins, via the sale of branded/corporate brand items. Long term experience at all levels of the sales cycle Dairy Meats Produce Seafood Frozen Grocery Bakery/Deli products, branded and corporate brand product creation, portfolio enhancements and expanded market reach. He is skilled in leading organizations through successful startup, turnaround, transformation, new brand/item rollouts, always delivering long term sustainable profitable growth. An accomplished people manager and strategic thinker, Ken leverages his business acumen to grow direct and food broker teams, while capturing new business by making strategic decisions. He has mastered skills in achieving customer intimacy, lead generation, prospecting, and other sales management goals designed to build an optimal sales team and pipeline. Personally, Ken has developed and continues to develop, long-term relationships with C-Level executives, senior buying and category management teams at Global/National firms. Ken and his teams, both Direct and Broker, effectively manage the end-to-end CRM process for opportunities, including initial client communication, on-site presentations, RFI/RFP response/submission, contract negotiation/signing, and implementation.Additionally, Ken is adroit in conducting a broad-based assessment of existing core business with skills in restructuring, reorganization & accelerating growth plans. He also owns creativity, integrity, professionalism, pro-activity, entrepreneurial focus & expertise in identifying solutions to maximize margins and revenue growth with proven leadership in the Food and CPG channels.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:Strategic Planning/AnalysisCustomer Intimacy at all Corporate levels in Retail Grocery, Distributors, Foodservice, Mass, ConvenienceBranded/Private Label sales, creation/introduction.Brand/Category ManagementBusiness/Brand Growth/Expansion New Brand/Item Business Development/Roll OutPerformance/Change ManagementBudget Development/ManagementCRM, NIQ, Salesforce, Corporate PlatformsStart-Ups & Turnarounds Brands/CompaniesTeam Hiring, Training, DevelopmentCross-functional Leadership To know more about him, or how he can help, contact Ken at k•••••@aol.com or 51••••••54.

Experience

1. Company Owner

   Glendale Trackside Pub

   Mar 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   The Glendale Trackside Pub is a quintessential American Pub nestled in the heart of the quaint community of Glendale, Ohio. Enjoy classic fare, a family like atmosphere and the unique charm of trains passing by. Your cozy spot for memorable moments and delicious meals and drinks.

Education

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  Business Administration

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Pricing
• Budgets
• Food
• Sales Management
• National Accounts
• Retail
• Category Management
• Food Industry
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Sales
• Business Owner
• Strategic Plannning
• Grocery
• Food & Beverage
• Sales Operations
• Key Account Development
• Direct Store Delivery
• Talent Acquisition
• Team Building
• Management
• Retail & Foodservice Sales
• National Account Management
• Business Analysis
• Recruiting
• Leadership
• Contract Management
• P&L Responsibility
• Marketing
• Trade Fund Management
• Meat
• Process Improvement
• Food Service
• Strategy
• Dsd Sales/Management
• Account Management