PLYMOUTH, Wis. – Sargento Foods Inc. names Tim Ross the 2011 Sales Manager of the Year within the company’s Food Service Division. Tim is a seven-time recipient of the award since joining Sargento in 1985.
The award recognizes sales managers who employ leadership, communication and effective sales management techniques to enhance customer relationships, generate sales and profit growth.
"In a challenging year for restaurateurs, Tim delivered sales and profit growth," said Louie Gentine, president and chief customer officer at Sargento. "Tim has always maintained outstanding standards in sales and collaboration, and we congratulate Tim on this well-deserved accomplishment."
While at Sargento, Tim has served the company in various sales and management functions for national accounts. Before joining Sargento, Tim was a restaurant manager for seven years.
Tim is actively involved in his community in Newnan, Ga., supporting several charitable activities. A native of St. Paul, Minn., Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee.
About Sargento Foods Inc.
Sargento Foods Inc. has demonstrated its passion for cheese and cheese-based meal solutions throughout its history. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Sargento is a leading manufacturer, packager and marketer of natural shredded, sliced and snack cheeses, cheese appetizers, ingredients, sauces and other culinary solutions. Sargento is owned and operated by the Gentine family, and has net sales of more than $1 billion. For more information, please visit www.sargento.com.
Source: Sargento Foods Inc.
