Richard Sprinkle

Richard Sprinkle, MBA, serves as the National Chain Account Sales Manager at Hormel Foods since June 2021, focusing on retail sales and account management within the C-Store channel. Previously, Richard held various roles at The Kraft Heinz Company, including Customer Sales Lead, Customer Category Manager, and Sr. Manager Sales, where responsibilities spanned the entire KHC portfolio and key accounts like Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. Prior experience includes positions at Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods, where Richard managed sales strategy, conducted detailed market analysis, and supported growth initiatives. Richard began his career at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, excelling in pricing management and relationship building. Richard holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Society from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.