Jose Larios
About Jose Larios
Jose Larios is a Retail Sales Manager at Chobani, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales operations within the food and beverage industry and holds multiple academic qualifications, including an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Work at Chobani
Jose Larios has been serving as the Retail Sales Manager for the West region at Chobani since 2018. In this role, he oversees retail sales strategies and operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. His strong negotiation skills have played a crucial role in driving sales performance and building relationships with key retail partners.
Education and Expertise
Jose Larios holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Entrepreneurship from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He also completed the CORe Certificate program at Harvard Business School Online. Additionally, he has achieved Green and White Belts from the Lean Six Sigma Institute, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement methodologies.
Background
Jose Larios graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science. His educational background provides a unique perspective that complements his professional experience in sales and management within the food and beverage sector.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Before joining Chobani, Jose Larios held various positions in sales management. He worked as a District Sales Manager for Danone in the Southeast from 2012 to 2013 and as a Key Account Manager for Danone in Southern California from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Territory Sales Representative for Crossmark, focusing on the Hispanic market in Orange County from 2010 to 2011.
Internship Experience
Jose Larios began his career with an internship at Merrill Lynch, where he worked as a Risk Management Analyst from 2007 to 2010. This experience provided him with foundational skills in risk analysis and management, contributing to his overall professional development.