Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes is an accomplished sales and marketing professional with extensive experience in account management and strategic workforce solutions. Currently serving as the Account Executive for Strategic Accounts at Alliance Sales & Marketing since July 2022, Jim leads headquarter sales initiatives with a focus on brand building and sustainable growth at Target, while also managing regional partnerships across Minnesota and North Dakota. Previously, Jim held leadership roles including President at Lakes Area Connection and Market Manager at Manpower, where responsibilities included developing high-performance teams and delivering strategic workforce solutions. Jim's career encompasses significant positions at Campbell Soup Company, Kellogg Company, and PepsiCo, where a strong record of sales growth, market share expansion, and effective team development was established. Educational credentials include a certification from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and attendance at Kirkwood Community College.