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Post Expo seems like a great time for this. Allow me to reintroduce myself...my name is Wade Yenny, and I'm looking for my next professional opportunity/journey. Born and raised in Ohio, I spent the first part of my career in the restaurant business. Starting as a short order cook in high school and working my way into salaried management while still only 18 years old. I learned all aspects of that business, from front of house, to back of house, managing, and culminating in me actually owning my own restaurant for over 2 years. I transitioned into the grocery business with the same mindset. I needed/wanted to learn all areas of that business, so I spent a full year working every area of Center Store (and beyond). Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Beer/Wine, Receiving, Night Stock, Merchandising, Cashier, Carryout--you name it-I did it. Eventually, I was promoted to be a salaried Grocery Manager. I made the move to corporate buying about 20 years ago and have worked with a variety of companies ranging from 4 stores to 161, covering formats from family owned conventional to high end natural organic to focused specialty. I've held various positions from Buyer to Vice President, and have been promoted at every company along the way, all the while building people, relationships, and brands. I've been asked...what do I want to do next? I've said I'm open to any/all conversations, but at the core, I want to do what I do best... Develop and Build. -People. -Relationships (both internal and external). -Brands. That's me in a nutshell...so... Do you want to #workwithwade? Or...do you know of an opportunity that might be a good fit? Reach out...and let's talk. “You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take”  -Wayne Gretzky #grocery #cpg #sales #retail #crawlwalkrun

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: $120,000 - $142,500, bonus and long-term incentive eligible COMPANY: Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? ROLE SUMMARY: The Independent Key Account Manager is responsible for building relationships with off premise independent chains that are relevant to their market. The overall purpose of this position is to execute the overall Anheuser-Busch sales objectives including volume, share, distribution, assortment, & shelf space at key accounts. This position works under the Senior Commercial Director. The primary function of this role is to sell-in and influence our key retailer partners, through partnership, communication, and execution. The Indy KAM position must be critically aware of industry best practices, regional competition, and total industry landscape. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Grow AB Topline sales and share with key Off-Premise chain accounts Provide total account management; sell-in corporate programs and brand promotions Build working relationships with Key Account buyers Direct and manage space management priorities of AB and the account Utilize sales tools (POWERBI, IRI, VIP, etc.) Foster relationships with AB field sales and wholesaler personnel, and maintain active communications with key stakeholders in the field Evaluate strategies and action plans against allocated budget; manage budgets Contribute to development and management of annual account plan Facilitate communication of wholesaler’s pricing to chain account

"Jim, I'm giving you the freedom to fail." Those words from one of my great bosses, John Hardy, Atlanta Division Deli Merchandising Director. I'm the yellow chicken in the back. We were kicking off the summer 1986 season with a fried chicken promotion. For the record it took six rides on the Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster to get the photo shot just right. I think everyone thought John was nuts when he said we were going to sell "cold fried chicken" in the deli cases at Kroger. That's right. Marinate overnight, fry the chicken, put it in the cooler overnight, display it in the case the next day. "A lot of people in the South like cold fried chicken the next day," John said. He was right. The chicken tonnage doubled in the Atlanta Division from this smart marketing move. This is one example of how he led me to experiment and be unafraid to try new ideas. One way I did that was to take our fresh-made pizzas and tilt them on display in upright refrigerated cases to catch the attention of shoppers on their way to the check-out lanes. That was a success too. By late August I was invited to fly with John to Louisville KY to the #1 deli in the Kroger company to see how to merchandise in the new European curved glass cases. We were met by the Cincinnati corporate head of Deli Merchandising. That kind of exposure never hurts. Looking back, I realize this was my first "sales" job. It wasn't line management like it was when I was a store manager. It was a role where you had to "sell your ideas" to other store managers and deli managers in order for them to improve sales and profits. We did over 15 grand openings of many new Kroger stores during my two-year merchandising role, from Rome to Newnan, Alpharetta to City Center. I realize it shaped how I would approach job roles over the years. I became the person my bosses would pick to pioneer new initiatives. And I succeeded. It's amazing what giving yourself the freedom to take calculated risks, the freedom to fail, can do for your mindset and your career. What initiatives have you taken while being unafraid to fail? Please share in the comments. #risktaking #merchandising #salestips #jimkerlinconsulting

Seeing a rise in CMO and VP of marketing job opportunities within the restaurant industry lately. Are brands searching for a silver bullet in this challenging economy? Consider focusing on Tech/Digital talent for impactful strategies. #Marketing #DigitalTransformation #TechTalent #RestaurantIndustry

As a former restaurant leader, I know that restaurant brands are often slow to adopt new trends because they want to preserve their traditions. However, these are different times, and sometimes trends can generate more sales than tradition. It's important to find the right balance between the two. I'm obsessed with marketing and trend-watching on social media, and I often think about which brands should collaborate to increase their sales. #DigitalMarketing #Restaurant #Leadership #Marketing #AiStragegist

I attended the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque last night. Thought I’d share an image from that and some open roles around the country—including a couple of positions at the very popular Stanley 1913. Boston Scientific Medical Equipment 1) Communications Manager, Urology Marlborough, MA Sarah Cruise Churchill Downs Incorporated Horse Racing 1) Director of Venue Operations Louisville, KY Amy Patterson Inspire Brands QSR 1) Associate Manager, Media Strategy and Planning, Dunkin' 2) Manager, Media Strategy and Planning, Baskin Robbins 3) Manager, Media Strategy and Planning Dunkin' 4) Manager, Media Strategy and Planning, Jimmy John's 5) Senior Manager, Media Strategy and Planning, Local Media (Portfolio) 6) Specialist, Media Strategy and Planning (Portfolio) Atlanta travis freeman King's Hawaiian Food & Beverage 1) Marketing Director Torrance, CA Eric Buchanan McClement Management Group Food & Beverage 1) Senior Manager New Products & Promotions Chicago Andrew Both Stanley 1913 Consumer Goods 1) Creative Director 2) Director, Social Media Seattle Terence Reilly Starcom Agency 1) VP, Director Media Strategy LA Mike Martinez Zipify SaaS 1) Marketing Director Remote Lauryn Snelson As a reminder, here's the format: ⭐ Company [alphabetical order] ⭐ Industry/Category ⭐ Open Position(s) [numbered] ⭐ Location(s) ⭐ Potential Contact Note: while the listed potential contact may be the hiring manager or someone in talent acquisition, very often these are simply employees who have shared the listing in a post and who may be able to direct you to the right person or the application link. Be kind and patient. #jobs #hiring #connections #marketingjobs #creativejobs #agencyjobs #communicationsjobs

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? SALARY: $100,000 - $118,750, bonus and long-term incentive eligible LOCATION: Manhattan, KS COMPANY: Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? ROLE SUMMARY: Partner directly with dedicated main house wholesalers, cultivating a strategic relationship at a higher level of the wholesaler organization. Using a strategic, forward-thinking mindset, elevate AB’s role & presence with wholesalers in your specific market. Support wholesalers while driving commercial ownership and strategic oversight of the annual business plan. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Build strong business relationships with key wholesalers and internal partners and ensure a alignment between company and customer objectives Build strategies to drive Anheuser Busch's commercial priorities to deliver results Partner with Commercial Director, TMM, and other internal teams, along with wholesaler teams on all issues and sales opportunities, including merchandising, marketing, sales, ride withs and any other relevant plans/actions in the market Communicate results, blueprint priorities, and programs weekly/monthly with Wholesaler and Commercial Director POCM management: assist in allocating POCM to branch satellites, communicate to sales team when new POCM is available, and lead storage and inventory of POCM Manage Commercial plan development, Wholesaler Joint Business Plans (WJBP), and critical Commercial processes, including but not limited to: Pricing strategy development & price increase sel

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