Wayne Brown

About Wayne Brown

Sales executive with a track record of building high-performing teams, driving sustainable growth, and aligning sales strategy with operational excellence. Currently serving as a Vice President of Sales within large-scale food distribution, where I partner closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to ensure sales decisions strengthen the entire business—not just the top line.Known for developing people first. I focus on identifying strengths, coaching future leaders, and creating a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement. My leadership philosophy is simple: when people grow, results follow. I’ve led organizations through periods of significant growth and change by staying disciplined on fundamentals—prospecting, account penetration, execution, and customer service—while keeping teams motivated and engaged.Strategic, data-driven, and customer-centric, I bring a strong understanding of profitability, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term planning. I thrive in complex environments that require clarity, alignment, and decisive leadership, and I’m passionate about building “one-team” cultures that break down silos and elevate performance across the organization.Open to conversations around executive leadership, sales strategy, organizational development, and opportunities that allow me to make a lasting impact on people and the business.

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales

   Cheney Brothers, Inc.

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  Associate of Arts - AA, Culinary Arts/Chef Training