Amy Westphal Stewart
About Amy Westphal Stewart
Amy Westphal Stewart serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Advantage Solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in marketing and sales from various roles in notable companies such as Godiva Chocolatier and Tyco Healthcare.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Amy Westphal Stewart serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Advantage Solutions, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees various aspects of sales and marketing strategies, contributing to the company's growth and market presence. Advantage Solutions specializes in providing integrated sales and marketing services across multiple industries, and Stewart's leadership plays a significant role in driving initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in the Food Industry
Stewart has extensive experience in the food industry, having held several key positions at Godiva Chocolatier. She worked as the Senior Customer Marketing Manager from 2016 to 2017 and as the Director of Account Operations from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Customer Marketing Manager for Department Store, Lifestyle & Customer Solutions from 2014 to 2016, and as the Channel Marketing Manager - Lifestyle from 2010 to 2013. Her roles involved developing marketing strategies and managing customer relationships to enhance brand visibility.
Experience in Healthcare and Consumer Goods
Before her tenure in the food industry, Stewart worked at Tyco Healthcare as a Production Manager from 2002 to 2004 and later as an Associate Product Manager from 2004 to 2007. Her experience in healthcare provided her with a solid foundation in product management and operational efficiency. She also briefly worked at The Hershey Company as a Senior Manager in New Business Development in 2019, where she focused on exploring new market opportunities.
Educational Background in Marketing Management
Amy Westphal Stewart earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. She studied there from 1993 to 1998, gaining a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and practices. This educational background has supported her career progression and informed her strategic approach to sales and marketing in various industries.