Jim Crotty

Jim Crotty has extensive work experience in various sales and leadership roles. Jim is currently working as the Director of Sales at Lake Champlain Chocolates since February 2021. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Director Conventional Grocery at Presence Marketing/Dynamic Presence from June 2019 to February 2021.

Jim's earlier experience includes working at Tom's of Maine as the Sales Director/Team Leader for the Natural Channel from July 2009 to January 2018, where they managed a team and developed standardized reports and presentations for retailers and distribution partners. Jim also served as the Sales Director/Customer Team Leader for the FDM Channel from June 2007 to July 2009, overseeing a team of Key Account Managers and working with regional customers.

Before joining Tom's of Maine, Jim held various roles at Bimbo Bakeries USA. Jim served as the Vice President Business Development for the Entenmann's cake division from 2004 to 2007, leading customer development with major retailers and negotiating marketing programs. Prior to this, they were the Vice President of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic market area from 2002 to 2004, managing a sales team and implementing sales strategies. Jim also worked as the Director of Retail Accounts from 2001 to 2004, managing a team of Key Account Managers and establishing partnerships with key customers.

Jim's early career includes roles at PepsiCo, where they held positions such as Region Sales Manager, Sr. Zone Sales Leader, Zone Sales Leader, and Management Designate from 1990 to 2001.

Overall, Jim Crotty has a wealth of experience in sales, leadership, and business development roles across multiple industries.

Jim Crotty has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from Villanova University. Jim also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Food Marketing from the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University. Additionally, they have a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance from Adelphi University. The start and end years for each of these degrees are not provided.