Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes is an accomplished marketing and sales professional with extensive experience in the consumer goods industry. Currently serving as Senior Director- Grocery West at Vita Coco since May 2016, Steve has previously held the position of Director of National Accounts. Prior experience includes a role at Acosta Sales & Marketing as Business Manager- Natural Foods from October 2012 to May 2016, where responsibilities included managing accounts for the Kroger Team. Additionally, Steve worked as a Business Manager at Beacon United Cincinnati LLC, overseeing a diverse range of manufacturer lines valued over $10MM in retail sales at Kroger. Early career achievements include serving as Senior Account Executive at Neace Lukens Insurance, where Steve developed corporate marketing strategies for property and casualty insurance. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration from Xavier University, complemented by study at Vienna University of Economics and Business.