Gretchen Kennedy
About Gretchen Kennedy
Gretchen Kennedy is an experienced Account Manager specializing in the natural products sector, currently working at C.A. Fortune in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. She has held various sales and account management roles over the past decade, including positions at UNFI, Rhythm Superfoods, and Country Archer Jerky Co.
Work at CA Fortune
Gretchen Kennedy has been serving as an Account Manager (Natural) at C.A. Fortune since 2019. In this role, she manages accounts specifically within the natural products sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and fostering relationships with clients to drive business growth. She has built a reputation for her organizational skills and her ability to maintain strong client connections.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Prior to her current position, Gretchen Kennedy accumulated extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies. She worked as a Regional Sales Manager - Midwest at Country Archer Jerky Co. from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she held the role of Midwest Area Sales Manager at Rhythm Superfoods LLC from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes a five-year tenure as Senior Channel Account Manager at UNFI from 2011 to 2016 and a three-year role as a Sales Representative at KeHE Distributors Inc. from 2004 to 2007.
Background in Customer Service
Gretchen Kennedy began her career in customer service, working as a Customer Service Representative at Indymac Bank from 2001 to 2004. This role provided her with foundational skills in customer interaction and service, which she has applied throughout her career in sales and account management.
Education and Expertise
Gretchen Kennedy studied at Western Michigan University from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background has supported her career in the natural products sector, where she has developed expertise in managing sales and accounts. Her experience spans over a decade in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, contributing to her understanding of the local market dynamics.