James Gaudreau

Area Vice President of National Sales

US Foods

Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 2 months)

National Sales Manager

US Foods

Apr 2021 - Apr 2025 (4 years 1 month)

Account Executive

US Foods

Sep 2016 - Apr 2021 (4 years 8 months)

• Maintain relationships and manage contracts for hospitality and multi-unit business. • Increased penetration at existing accounts for year over year growth rate of in 2017. • Work closely with customers at the corporate and local level to maintain inventory levels, manage limited time offerings, source new products, facilitate new equipment purchases, and coordinate menu changes. • Compile and analyze sales data from multiple sources to identify product gaps and work to capture additional sales at each account. Help customer maximize contract potential to grow sales at those accounts for the division. • Onboard newly acquired national account business. • Lead hospitality team in penetration of US Foods Exclusive Brands in Q4 2017 • Achiev

Manager of Chain Accounts

US Foodservice

Feb 2008 - Oct 2009 (1 year 9 months)

• Led account managers setting goals for brand penetration, service levels, customer loyalty metrics for thirteen accounts totaling $300 million in annual sales. • Managed the entire sales organization including National Account Executives, customer service manager and call center where I developed strong leadership skills and management ability with a diverse team • Made contacts and developed relationships with vendors to obtain pricing agreements for customers. • Worked with community organizations and participated in fundraising events through charitable contributions and personal participation. • Co-chair the corporate sustainability and wellness programs in the Bloomington division.

Customer Service Manager

US Foodservice

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (2 years)

• Managed four national accounts for the division worth $60 million in annual sales • Managed the customer service call center consisting of six customer service representatives who were responsible for taking all customer orders and responding to issues from customers. • Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new team members. Developed excellent interviewing and candidate selection skills through the mentorship of experienced managers within the division. • Developed training curriculum to develop customer service skills within the department with an eye toward promoting team members to advanced positions and developing greater customer relations. • Led weekly department meetings. Reported to division president in staff and b

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