Beth Dahlke
About Beth Dahlke
Beth Dahlke serves as the Segment Vice President of Safety at Bunzl Distribution NA, where she has worked since 2010. She has extensive experience in sales and marketing within the foodservice industry, having held leadership roles at several companies.
Current Role at Bunzl Distribution
Beth Dahlke serves as the Segment Vice President of Safety at Bunzl Distribution NA, a position she has held since 2010. In this role, she manages over 75% of the Foodservice sales volume through the Corporate Accounts team. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies that align with the company's safety initiatives and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Foodservice Sales
Before her tenure at Bunzl Distribution, Beth Dahlke held several key positions in the foodservice industry. She worked as the Vice President of Sales for Commercial National Accounts at Sara Lee Foodservice from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Corporate Account Sales at Solo Cup Company from 2004 to 2009. In these roles, she focused on driving sales growth and managing strategic customer relationships.
Education and Expertise
Beth Dahlke earned her MBA from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she studied various subjects from 1984 to 1988. She completed her high school education at Lourdes Academy of Oshkosh, WI, from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in sales, marketing, and strategic account management within the foodservice sector.
Career Development and Strategies
Throughout her career, Beth Dahlke has developed enterprise-wide strategies that have improved profitability and enhanced revenue for strategic accounts in the foodservice marketplace. She has reengineered customer programs related to pricing, programs, and trade marketing to maximize return on investment, demonstrating her focus on delivering value to clients and stakeholders.
Early Career in Marketing
Beth Dahlke began her career as a Marketing Manager at Wisconsin Tissue, where she worked from 1994 to 1997. In this role, she gained valuable experience in marketing strategies and customer engagement, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in sales and account management in the foodservice industry.