John Whyte

John Whyte has an extensive work experience in sales management and leadership roles. John is currently working as the Director of National Accounts - Kroger Team at Republic National Distributing Company. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing a team of 10, including 3 Senior Managers and 7 Account Executives. John coordinates key meetings and collaborates with suppliers to drive business growth.

Prior to their current role, John worked at Diageo as a Sales Director - National Accounts, Chain Development and as a National Account Manager for the Kroger Team. John was responsible for developing joint business plans, negotiating value, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Before Diageo, John had a long tenure at PepsiCo where they held several positions including Sales Director for the Kroger Team, Sales Director for the Dollar General Team, General Manager, Sales Manager, and District Manager. During their time at PepsiCo, they led multiple teams, managed budgets, and implemented strategic initiatives to drive sales and customer engagement.

In addition to their corporate experience, John also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Chaffey College, where they taught classes on Introduction to Business and Retail Management.

Overall, John Whyte has a diverse background in sales management, leadership, and teaching, with a proven track record of driving business growth and delivering results.

John Whyte earned an MBA in Management and Leadership from the University of La Verne from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communications from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona between the years 2000 and 2005. John is currently pursuing a Level 3 certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, with an anticipated completion in 2021.