Sally Taylor
About Sally Taylor
Sally Taylor serves as the Senior Director of Sales at Stryve Biltong, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in sales management across various food and beverage companies, she has a proven track record of driving sales growth and optimizing product offerings.
Current Role at Stryve Biltong
Sally Taylor serves as the Senior Director of Sales at Stryve Biltong, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Plano, Texas, she has contributed to the company's sales strategy and growth for five years. In her current role, she collaborates with the company owner to develop long-term promotion plans, focusing on analyzing and optimizing product offerings to maximize profit margins.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to her role at Stryve Biltong, Sally Taylor held several significant positions in sales leadership. She was the Director of Sales at Humm Kombucha from 2016 to 2019 in Bend, Oregon. Before that, she worked at WhiteWave Foods as the Director of Sales for Kroger from 2005 to 2007. Her experience also includes serving as the VP of Sales - West at Diamond Foods, Inc. from 2007 to 2011, and as the VP of National Accounts at Columbus Craft Meats from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Sally Taylor studied at Southern Methodist University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her analytical skills in sales and product optimization.
Sales Achievements and Contributions
Throughout her career, Sally Taylor has successfully identified and secured new distribution opportunities in major grocery chains, including Wegmans, Hannaford, and Fred Meyer. She played a key role in overcoming pandemic-related challenges for emerging brands, which resulted in a significant increase in sales from $11 million to $20 million.
Early Career and Development
Sally Taylor began her career at MillerCoors as a District Business Manager from 2001 to 2005 in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. She was instrumental in establishing a broker network that ensured national coverage across grocery, natural, and convenience store channels. She later worked as a National Account Manager at Perfetti Van Melle from 2011 to 2013.