Derek Roe

Derek Roe has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Derek most recently worked at Tillamook County Creamery Association, starting in 2016. Their roles here included Sales Team Lead - West, Sales Team Lead - Target, Sales Team Lead - Central, and Regional Sales Manager. In these positions, they oversaw sales teams, developed business with key accounts such as Target, SUPERVALU, and Meijer, and managed existing and new business for Tillamook's product portfolio.

Prior to that, Derek worked at The Coca-Cola Company from 2008 to 2016. Here, they held the positions of Sr. National Account Executive and Business Development Manager, among others. Derek was responsible for managing and selling Coca-Cola's juice portfolio brands to SuperValu Corp. and retail banners, as well as managing Glaceau brands (Vitaminwater/Smartwater) for Target Corp.

Before their time at The Coca-Cola Company, Derek worked at Lisa Frank, Inc. as a National Account Manager, selling to retailers such as Target and K-Mart. Derek also held the position of Manufacturers Sales Representative at P&L Sales, representing various office product and toy vendors and primarily selling to Target Corp.

Derek started their career at Mello Smello LLC as a Sales Director from 2000 to 2004.

Overall, Derek Roe brings a wealth of experience in sales and account management, particularly within the retail industry. Derek has a proven track record of building strategic partnerships and driving growth and profitability for both their employers and key accounts.

Derek Roe began their education at Park Center Sr. High School, where they obtained their diploma from 1992 to 1995. Derek then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing. In addition to their formal education, Derek has also obtained several certifications from LinkedIn, including "Communicating in the Language of Leadership" in May 2021, "Disrupting Yourself" in May 2021, and "Decision-Making Strategies" in April 2021.