Kevin Martel
About Kevin Martel
Kevin Martel is a Business Resource Manager at Shamrock Foods Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in sales and operations, having held various roles in the food industry and banking over the past two decades.
Current Role at Shamrock Foods
Kevin Martel currently serves as the Business Resource Manager at Shamrock Foods Company, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at driving growth in key business categories, including Produce, Meats & Seafood, Beverage, Chemicals, Specialty Imports, and Restaurant Consulting Services. He collaborates with cross-departmental teams to optimize sales strategies and reduce total shrink losses, focusing on their impact on sales performance.
Previous Experience at Shamrock Foods
Kevin Martel has held multiple positions at Shamrock Foods Company prior to his current role. He worked as an Area Sales Manager from 2014 to 2015 and as an Account Executive from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as an Emerging Accounts Manager for six months in 2013. His experience in these roles equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales operations and category management within the company.
Background in Banking and Business Ownership
Before joining Shamrock Foods, Kevin Martel worked in the banking sector. He served as an Account Executive at Washington Mutual Bank from 2004 to 2007 and as an Operations Manager at Wells Fargo Bank from 1994 to 2003. He also owned Juice & Java Cafe from 2008 to 2010. This diverse background in finance and entrepreneurship has contributed to his skills in business management and operations.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Martel studied at Mt. San Antonio College, where he achieved degrees in Accounting and Business/Management. His educational background supports his expertise in financial oversight and business operations, which are essential in his current role at Shamrock Foods.
Sales and Operational Initiatives
In his role as Business Resource Manager, Kevin Martel organizes and executes various sales-facing events, including monthly GSMs, Virtual Vendor Fairs, and weekly Market Trends presentations. He also develops and maintains reporting metrics to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable data to stakeholders, enhancing the overall effectiveness of sales strategies at Shamrock Foods.