Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, sales, procurement, and vendor management within the organic, natural food, and food service industries. As the Nation Category Manager for poultry at Performance Foodservice since November 2021, Christopher has demonstrated a strong ability to identify market opportunities and achieve sales targets. Previous roles include Senior Business Development at Organic Protein Solutions, Sales Director at Marys Poultry Company, VP of Natural Channel at Waterhill Naturals, and National Director of Protein at United Natural Foods, where Christopher built a robust protein program. Christopher’s career also includes a significant tenure at Performance Food Group, where sales increased dramatically under strategic leadership. Earlier in the career, Christopher held key positions at Kraft, Alliant, and US Foods, directing large teams and launching successful product initiatives.