The Jel Sert Company
Alex Chimens has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the consumer goods industry. Alex began their career at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., where they worked as a Category Manager responsible for managing private label and brand products. During their time there, they successfully implemented a sports marketing program, developed Retail Link analysis, and grew sales through new business development.
Alex then joined Sunrise Confections as a Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, starting as a Central Regional Sales Manager and eventually being promoted. Here, they played a crucial role in building sales from scratch to projected 2007 Sales of $41.5MM.
Currently, at The Jel Sert Company, Alex holds the position of Vice-President Grocery. Prior to this, they served as the Vice-President of the Walmart/Sam's Team and Director of National Accounts. In the latter role, they successfully grew sales of declining accounts by increasing promotional activity and gaining new item distribution. Sales increased by 20% in the first year and were on track to grow another 30% in the second year.
Overall, Alex Chimens has a proven track record of driving sales growth, implementing successful marketing strategies, and effectively managing key accounts.
Alex Chimens has no specified start or end years for their education at William Rainey Harper College. They have not obtained a degree or specified a field of study at this institution. However, Alex Chimens has obtained several certifications from the Category Management Association. These certifications include Certified Category Manager (obtained in June 2020 and June 2019), Certified Category Manager (CPCM) (obtained in June 2015), and Certified Category Analyst (CPCA) (obtained in October 2014).
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The Jel Sert Company
For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high quality, high value foods and beverages that help bring people together. As a proud family owned business, they understand that sharing a meal; a treat or even just a quick beverage can be an opportunity to create meaningful time with loved ones. Since its incorporation in 1926, The Jel Sert Company has been at the forefront of innovation in the food and beverage industry; with an evolving portfolio of brands ranging from drink mixes to dessert mixes and freezer pops. Our beloved brands include Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Pop-Ice, Kool Pops, Wyler’s Light, Flavor-Aid, All Sport, Super C, Pure Kick, Royal, My-T-Fine and Nature’s Hand. The Jel Sert Company is based in West Chicago, Illinois, where over 1,000 employees share the company’s passion for creating incredible products that help families and friends gather together to make lasting memories.