Jess Battaglia, MBA

Senior Director of Sales - Grocery West at Eagle Family Foods

Jess Battaglia, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jess started their career as a Retail Sales Associate at KKRC Sports Memorabilia, where they managed store operations and maintained customer relationships. Jess then moved on to Chick's Sporting Goods, Inc. as a Sales Manager, overseeing sales, key accounts, and inventory management.

In 2005, Jess joined Commercial Services Building, Inc. as an Acquisitions-Marketing Manager, where they managed global marketing initiatives for the construction management and general contracting company.

In 2009, they transitioned to PepsiCo, starting as a Sales District Leader, responsible for achieving sales objectives and leading district meetings. Over the years, they took on various roles, including Customer Management Account Representative, Customer Management Assoc. Acct. Mgr., Customer Management Account Manager, and finally Sales Sr. Zone Supervisor.

Since 2017, Jess has been working at Eagle Foods. Jess initially served as the Director of Sales - West, leading a team of food brokers and distributors representing a portfolio of brands. Later, they were promoted to the role of Senior Director of Sales - Grocery West, where they led a team of Sales Directors and was responsible for the distribution, merchandising, and pricing of the company's branded business in the Western US.

Throughout their career, Jess has demonstrated strong leadership and sales skills, managing teams, meeting sales objectives, and driving customer satisfaction. With their MBA degree and extensive experience, they are well-versed in the food and retail industry.

Jess Battaglia earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, Jess completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from California State University, Fullerton, between 2000 and 2004. The provided information does not mention any additional certifications.

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  • Senior Director of Sales - Grocery West

    March, 2020 - present

  • Director of Sales - West

    October, 2017