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Joseph Williams

Senior Director, Business Development Multi-unit Accounts at Kerry Foodservice

Joseph Williams, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Joseph is currently working at Kerry Foodservice as the Senior Director of Business Development for Multi-Unit Accounts, where they are responsible for driving growth and business success through various Kerry Brands. Prior to this, they held the role of Senior Director of Field Sales for Kerry Foodservice Brands.

Before joining Kerry Foodservice, Joseph worked at Sysco as the Vice President of National Accounts from 2018 to 2021. Joseph also worked at Gordon Food Service as the Regional Non-Commercial Sales Manager for the Texas Division from 2016 to 2018.

Joseph's career also includes entrepreneurial ventures. Joseph served as the President of the National Golf Course Restaurant Association and SLC Hospitality Consultants from 2015 to 2016. In this role, they focused on supporting and servicing the needs of food and beverage operations at country clubs, offering cost-saving programs to members.

Joseph's extensive experience in the foodservice industry also includes a role as Senior National Account Manager at Gordon Food Service, where they managed a sales force and negotiated with customers at a national level. Joseph also served as the Director of Purchasing for Levy Restaurants, responsible for food and beverage purchases for the Houston Rockets sports arena.

Early in their career, Joseph gained experience in the hospitality industry as a Concessions Manager at ARAMARK and as a Waiter at Pappasitos Cantina.

Overall, Joseph Williams, MBA has a successful track record in business development, sales, and leadership roles within the foodservice industry.

Joseph Williams completed their Bachelor's degree in Sports Management from the University of Houston in 2001. Joseph pursued further education and obtained their MBA with a specialization in Finance from the University of St. Thomas (TX) in 2007.

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  • Senior Director, Business Development Multi-unit Accounts

    June, 2023 - present

  • Senior Director Field Sales Kerry Foodservice Brands

    July, 2021

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