Michael Cicalese
About Michael Cicalese
Michael Cicalese is a Regional Sales Manager at Califia Farms with extensive experience in sales and category management, having previously worked at Kellogg Company and S&E Sales Inc.
Current Role at Califia Farms
Michael Cicalese is currently serving as the Regional Sales Manager at Califia Farms. He began this role in 2023. In this position, he operates remotely, overseeing sales strategies and execution. His responsibilities include managing regional sales performance, developing customer relationships, and driving business growth across various sales channels.
Previous Roles at Kellogg Company
Before joining Califia Farms, Michael worked at Kellogg Company in several significant positions. From 2022 to 2023, he held the role of Key Account Executive. Before that, from 2020 to 2022, he served as Manager, Category Management. Michael's tenure at Kellogg began in 2017 when he was hired as a Senior Customer Analyst for Ahold-Delhaize. He worked in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and managed sales for one of the major grocery retail groups in the region.
Early Career at S&E Sales Inc and Kraft Nabisco
Michael Cicalese's early career includes notable positions at S&E Sales Inc and Kraft Nabisco. At S&E Sales Inc, he worked from 2010 to 2017 in roles such as Sales Analyst and Account Executive, covering areas in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. These positions provided him the practical experience needed to excel in sales. In 2009, Michael briefly served as a Sales Merchandiser at Kraft Nabisco in Southern New Jersey.
Educational Background
Michael Cicalese holds a degree in Food Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His education also included time at Saint Joseph's University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business, where he gained further expertise in food marketing. This academic background laid a solid foundation for his career in sales and marketing within the grocery and food sectors.
Expertise and Skills in Sales Management
Michael has developed extensive expertise in managing sales, particularly for large grocery retail groups like Ahold-Delhaize. His skill set includes the ability to convert insights into actionable sales plans, which has enhanced customer partnerships throughout his career. Additionally, Michael has experience working across multiple sales channels, including grocery and convenience, making him highly versatile in the sales industry.