(NEW YORK, NY)– Loacker USA is pleased to announce that it has appointed Molly Pippin as National Account Manager, effective September 23rd, 2019. Molly will have responsibility for Convenience & Non-Traditional Outlet Channels in the United States and will report to Todd Hanus, Senior Vice President of Sales.
Molly comes to Loacker with over a decade of experience spanning Wrigley/Mars Confectionary company, Reckitt Benckiser, L’Oreal, and most recently, Ferrero USA. Within these organizations, Molly held various roles, such as Territory Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Customer Development Manager, and National Account Manager, working in the Convenience, Grocery, and Mass channels.
Most recently while at Ferrero, Molly held the role of National Account Manager on the Convenience Team, with primary responsibility of 7-Eleven, McLane, and CoreMark accounts. Molly was nominated by 7-Eleven HQ for 2018 Vendor of the Year, Confectionary Category. This was driven by consecutive double-digit share growth throughout 4 years of account responsibility.
Molly graduated from Tennessee Tech University where she ran Track and Cross Country throughout her college career. Molly and her chocolate lab, Lulu, have lived in San Antonio, Texas for 6 years, where they enjoy being active and exploring the state of Texas. She is a member of the San Antonio Junior League where she volunteers and gives back to the community.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Loacker Team”, says Pippin. “I look forward to being a part of such a well-respected legacy brand and add to its continued success”
For additional information regarding Loacker USA, visit the official website at www.loackerusa.com. For additional information on Todd Hanus or to schedule an interview, please contact Ashli Urquhart at ashli@auprnyc.com.
ABOUT LOACKER
The name Loacker has become an internationally sought-after brand, on store shelves in more than 100 countries. Combining a love of nature with a passion for the art of baking, Loacker selects the best untreated and unmodified raw ingredients with precision and an uncompromising eye. Ingredients consist of the finest Italian hazelnuts that are freshly roasted by Loacker, real “Bourbon” vanilla pods, luxurious aromatic cocoa, the finest quality milk and fresh mountain water. This results in delicious crispy wafers and chocolates created with love and family tradition.
It was over 90 years ago that the Loacker brand started in the little confectionery shop of Alfons Loacker in Bolzano, Italy. In manufacturing their products in the heart of the Italian Alps, 1000 meters above sea level, Loacker focuses precisely on the most important element: pure quality products.
