Kierra D. Jones

About Kierra D. Jones

As a young professional, I bring lots passion, drive, and a new & unique perspective all with a big smile! I thrive off of the connections made with clients & the teams I work with. I have a proven track record of results & enjoy connecting consumers with products & services they love! Over the past 4 years, I have worked as a B2B Sales Professional in the CPG Industry through General Mills’ rotational Sales & Leadership Development program. Prior to that, I spent 6 years in the Hospitality & Customer Service industries. I have held roles of increasing responsibility supporting both Foodservice and Convenience segments through direct field sales and planning teams in various locations nationwide. I am passionate about developing key customer relationships by utilizing my consultative selling and strategic business planning skills, industry knowledge along with cross-functional expertise, and best-in-class capabilities to support my clients’ needs and help drive sales. I am also driven by my team and opportunities to energize and assist in the development of others. I look forward to connecting with you! Specialties: Solution Selling, Superior Customer Relationships, Account Management, Distribution Management, Leadership, Event Management, Team-Oriented, Energizing Others, Budgeting, Strategic Business Planning, Continuous Improvement

Experience

1. Territory Manager, Foodservice Segment

   General Mills

   Sep 2014 — Present

   In this direct sales role, I am accountable for 300+ foodservice operators in Upstate NY providing both Front and Back of House solutions representing leading General Mills brands including Big G Cereals, Gold Medal Mix, Nature Valley, Pillsbury, and Yoplait, to name a few. My customer base includes non- commercial operators (K-12, College & University, Food Management Companies, Business cafeterias, Hospitals, and Lodging/Hospitality Customers) along with commercial businesses. A major part of my role is to support and drive growth on core and new products with our local foodservice distributors and their Account Managers including Sysco Albany, US Foods Albany, and Ginsberg\'s.

Education

• James Madison University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Hospitality and Tourism Management

  2008 — 2011