John Thomas

John Thomas has extensive experience in sales and territory management, currently serving as Territory Manager at Valvoline Inc. since July 2020, overseeing the launch of a battery program across 143 stores in seven states while managing a team of seven drivers. Prior to this role, John was Territory Business Manager at The Kraft Heinz Company from August 2017 to July 2020, where responsibilities included liaising with distributors and resolving manufacturing issues. John also worked as Area Sales Manager at Carbon's® Golden Malted® from December 2015 to August 2017, directing a team of ten sales representatives to drive business growth in the Pacific Northwest. Earlier experience includes a position as Route Sales for Carbon's Golden Malted Waffles from March 2010 to December 2015, managing 480 regional accounts and focusing on customer service and profitability. John holds a BA in History from the University of Portland, earned between 1987 and 1991.