Jerry Carnes

Jerry Carnes has extensive experience in sales and management. Jerry is currently serving as the Vice President of Sales at Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, where they lead a team of sales managers and brokers to drive retail sales and build strong customer relationships. Prior to this role, Jerry was the Director of Retail Sales at Kiolbassa Smoked Meats.

Before joining Kiolbassa Smoked Meats, Jerry worked at Danone as the Director of Sales. In this role, they led a team of professionals and brokers, overseeing all aspects of the Danone business at various accounts. Jerry exceeded revenue targets and reduced trade expenditures through improved merchandising efficiencies.

Jerry also gained experience at Newell Brands, where they held positions such as Director Sales Operations and Director, Club Sales. In these roles, they managed teams responsible for supporting specific business divisions and customers, achieved significant growth, and increased distribution opportunities.

Prior to Newell Brands, Jerry served in various roles at Kraft Foods, including Sr. Customer Business Manager, Senior Customer Business Manager, Customer Solutions Manager, Customer Marketing Manager, and Senior Customer Business Manager. In these positions, they led teams, managed trade budgets, improved share and sales through distribution gains and merchandising tactics, and achieved significant growth.

Overall, Jerry Carnes has a strong background in sales and management, with a focus on driving revenue growth, building customer relationships, and optimizing trade efficiencies.

Jerry Carnes holds a BBA in Management from Texas A&M University. Additionally, they completed the Executive Leadership Development Program in Management at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2016.