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Kent Driscoll

Senior Vice President Sales Athens Distributing at Athens Distributing Company of Tennessee

Kent Driscoll has a strong background in sales and account management, with a focus on the food and beverage industry. Kent began their career at ConAgra Foods in 1998, where they served as a Key Account Manager for the Grocery Division, managing the Kroger Memphis marketing area. Kent was responsible for creating and implementing promotional plans for national brands. Kent was also promoted to Senior Key Account Manager for the Kroger Team Snack Division, overseeing multiple marketing areas and generating $10 million in annual sales.

In 2007, Kent joined Anheuser-Busch as a Key Account Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Kent later became the Senior Key Account Manager for National Retail Sales, leading sales and profitability growth initiatives at two Kroger divisions. Kent managed various aspects of sales, distribution, pricing, promotion, and innovation to drive volume, market share, and profitability. Kent also coached and motivated personnel at wholesalers to ensure successful execution of sales promotion activities.

Currently, Kent holds the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at Athens Distributing Company, where they are responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the sales team.

Kent Driscoll attended the University of Mississippi from 1986 to 1990, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Marketing.

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  • Senior Vice President Sales Athens Distributing

    October, 2021 - present

  • Vice President National Retail Sales Mass Channel

    April, 2015

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