Anthony Pleasants
About Anthony Pleasants
Anthony Pleasants serves as the National Sales Manager at Poppi, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales and management across various companies, including Danone and Campbell Soup Company. He specializes in data-driven strategies, trade management, and building high-performance teams to enhance brand growth in the retail sector.
Current Role at Poppi
Anthony Pleasants serves as the National Sales Manager at Poppi, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving sales strategies and managing relationships with key customers. His responsibilities include overseeing sales operations and implementing data-driven tactics to enhance customer partnerships.
Previous Experience at Danone
Prior to his current role, Anthony Pleasants worked at Danone in various capacities. He served as Senior Sales Director from 2018 to 2021, and as Senior Customer Business Manager from 2004 to 2008. His tenure at Danone also included roles as Sales Team Lead from 2008 to 2010 and Sales Director from 2014 to 2017. His experience at Danone contributed to his expertise in brand growth and category management.
Experience at Campbell Soup Company
Anthony Pleasants worked at Campbell Soup Company as a Senior Customer Business Manager for 12 years, from 1992 to 2004. In this role, he developed skills in customer relationship management and trade management, which have been instrumental in his subsequent positions.
Educational Background
Anthony Pleasants earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his sales and management strategies.
Expertise and Skills
Anthony Pleasants possesses extensive expertise in leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance customer partnerships. He has strong skills in trade management, P&L accountability, category development, and relationship management. He is recognized for building high-performance teams and fostering a diverse working environment that encourages collaboration and goal achievement.