Paul Rheaume

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ABOUT PAUL RHEAUME

Highly experienced, results driven foodservice sales professional with tenured success and achievement within the specialty chocolate, related confections and wholesale/retail specialty coffee trades.Expertise in the development of premium chocolate and related ingredient programs for top-tier restaurant and foodservice operations across multiple categories of business both regionally and nationally including; program development, product selection, menu planning, product pairing, marketing, supply chain management and related logistical support.Comprehensive knowledge and expertise in hot & cold retail beverage programs for foodservice operations including: brand development, product sourcing, marketing, menu planning/product pairing, retail pricing strategy, equipment application, training and development, quality assurance standardization, operational performance planning, program evaluation and ongoing consultation.Extensive background in business development managing key customer relations across multiple categories of business including; Hotels, Fine Dining, Bakery, Specialty Coffee Destinations, Premium Retail Outlet and Specialty Food Distributors.Proven leadership skills including; business development, contract negotiations, multi-tier relationship management, team leadership, training & development, cross channel marketing strategy, finance, distribution and wholesale operations.