Alex Marcrum
About Alex Marcrum
Alex Marcrum is a District Sales Manager with extensive experience in the foodservice industry, currently overseeing a sales district at US Foods in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He has held similar roles at Sysco and Reinhart Foodservice, managing teams and driving significant revenue growth throughout his career.
Work at US Foods
Alex Marcrum currently holds the position of District Sales Manager at US Foods, a role he has occupied since 2023. He operates in the Hilton Head Island, South Carolina area and manages a team of Territory Managers. In this position, he oversees a sales district with an annual revenue exceeding 85 million dollars. His responsibilities include coaching and developing team members to create effective action plans that align with the company's annual operating plan and goals.
Previous Experience at Sysco
Prior to joining US Foods, Alex Marcrum worked at Sysco for a total of 16 years. He served as District Sales Manager from 2018 to 2022 in the State College, Pennsylvania area. Before that, he was involved in Business Development from 1999 to 2011 in the Greater Pittsburgh area. His extensive experience at Sysco contributed to his expertise in sales management and business development.
Experience at Reinhart Foodservice
Alex Marcrum worked at Reinhart Foodservice as a Business Development professional from 2011 to 2017. During his six years in this role, he focused on expanding business opportunities and enhancing client relationships in the Pittsburgh region. His tenure at Reinhart Foodservice helped him build a strong foundation in the foodservice industry.
Education and Expertise
Alex Marcrum studied at the Community College of Allegheny County, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Psychology from 1990 to 1995. This educational background provides him with insights into human behavior, which can be beneficial in sales and team management. His expertise in sales management is complemented by his extensive experience in the foodservice sector.
Sales Management Responsibilities
In his current role and previous positions, Alex Marcrum has been responsible for a variety of sales management tasks. He tracks performance against sales plans, identifies areas for improvement, and submits the annual street sales operating plan and budget. Additionally, he develops both long and short-range sales plans and reviews expenses, credits, donations, and contracts related to street sales.