Sarah Blesse

About Sarah Blesse

I’m a sales leader who thrives on building teams, driving growth, and delivering results in competitive markets. For more than a decade, I’ve led high-performing sales organizations in the CPG space, helping top brands earn shelf space, grow market share, and create meaningful connections with consumers.What I’ve learned along the way is simple: people drive performance. Whether it’s a customer, a team member, or the end consumer, success comes from listening first and solving what matters most to them. That’s how you win business, retain great talent, and create long-term value.I’m passionate about leading with both vision and empathy—creating a culture where top talent thrives, big goals are met, and teams are proud of the work they do together. At the end of the day, it’s about building trust, delivering results, and making the people around me better.

Experience

1. Senior Sales Manager

   PepsiCo

   Feb 2023 — Present · Fresno, CA, US

   Workplace and Recreation & Retail segment sales manager for the NorCal and Central Cal Markets. Directly oversee and manage a team of 10 winning Sales professionals and collectively manage $75MM in annual Revenue.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Proficient in Ms Office
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Sales Management
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Market Planning
• Outlook
• Teamwork
• Advertising
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Account Management
• Quickbooks
• Microsoft Word
• Management
• Facebook
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Organization