Robert Spinelli
About Robert Spinelli
Robert Spinelli serves as the Senior Vice President of Foodservice at SAMBAZON, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in sales and marketing across various food and beverage companies, he focuses on new channel development and category innovation.
Work at Sambazon
Robert Spinelli has been serving as the Senior Vice President Foodservice at Sambazon since 2022. In this role, he focuses on new channel development, category innovation, competitive analysis, and financial management. He is responsible for creating and implementing a three-year strategy aimed at doubling revenue and increasing market share in both Commercial and Non-Commercial segments. Spinelli leads the fastest growing division within Sambazon and emphasizes the importance of building a world-class team.
Previous Roles at Sambazon
Before his current position, Robert Spinelli held multiple roles at Sambazon. He served as Vice President Business Development for Commercial Chain Accounts from 2017 to 2020 and as Vice President Sales & Marketing, On Premise from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Sambazon has spanned several years, contributing to the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Career History in Food and Beverage Industry
Robert Spinelli has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. He worked at Dr Pepper / 7UP in various roles, including National Account Sales Manager and Sr. Manager Marketing Strategy, from 1992 to 1999. He also held positions at PepsiCo FoodService, serving as Sr. Director Business Development and Director Marketing for Taco Bell from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as General Manager Business Development for North America at Torani from 2008 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Robert Spinelli studied at The University of Texas at Austin from 1988 to 1992, where he earned his degree. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development, has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead initiatives in the foodservice sector.