Brent Tufte
About Brent Tufte
Brent Tufte is a District Sales Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in hospitality and culinary arts, with previous roles at Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Food Services of America.
Current Role at US Foods
Brent Tufte has been serving as a District Sales Manager at US Foods since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations in Spokane, Washington. His duties include monitoring customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals. Tufte leverages his extensive experience in the food service industry to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
Previous Experience in Food Service
Before joining US Foods, Brent Tufte worked at Food Services of America as a District Sales Representative and Assistant District Manager from 2007 to 2019. In this position, he focused on sales strategies and customer engagement. Prior to that, he was a Marketing Associate at Sysco from 2004 to 2007, where he contributed to marketing initiatives within the food service sector.
Culinary Background and Education
Brent Tufte studied Hospitality Administration/Management and Culinary Arts/Chef Training at South Seattle College from 1992 to 1994, earning Certificates of Achievement in both fields. His education provided a solid foundation for his career in the food service industry, including a role as Executive Chef at Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Bellevue, Washington, from 1998 to 2002.
Skills and Expertise
Brent Tufte possesses a range of skills relevant to sales and customer service in the food industry. He has developed and presented talks on available products and services to meet customer business needs. His ability to monitor market conditions and competitor actions allows him to adjust sales strategies effectively. Tufte also emphasizes building relationships with operations and internal sales support to enhance customer satisfaction.