Heather Essig Reinhardt
About Heather Essig Reinhardt
Heather Essig Reinhardt serves as the Senior Director of Special Projects at US Foods, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in sales effectiveness and mergers and acquisitions within the food and beverages industry, she has a proven track record of managing multi-functional projects to enhance customer service.
Work at US Foods
Heather Essig Reinhardt has held multiple positions at US Foods, demonstrating a diverse career within the organization. She currently serves as Senior Director of Special Projects, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as Corporate Director of Sales Effectiveness from 2017 to 2019, focusing on enhancing sales strategies. Reinhardt also held the position of Senior Director of Mergers and Acquisitions from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to strategic growth initiatives. Her earlier roles include Deployment Lead for Sales Transformation and Regional Sales Manager, showcasing her extensive experience in sales and project management within the food and beverages industry.
Education and Expertise
Heather Essig Reinhardt studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS) with a focus on Business Finance and Political Science from 1984 to 1988. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in the food and beverages industry, particularly in strategic sales deployment and mergers and acquisitions. Reinhardt possesses strong expertise in aligning product, pricing, and service levels to effectively meet customer needs. She has demonstrated a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, particularly in optimizing customer service.
Background
Before joining US Foods, Heather Essig Reinhardt worked for S.E. Rykoff as a Territory Manager from 1993 to 2004, where she gained valuable experience in sales management within the Minneapolis market. Her career at US Foods began in 2009 as a Regional Sales Manager, covering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dakota. Over the years, she has held various roles that have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of sales operations and customer service optimization. Reinhardt's career trajectory reflects her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Achievements
Throughout her career at US Foods, Heather Essig Reinhardt has established a proven track record in managing multi-functional projects aimed at optimizing distribution center operations. Her leadership in strategic sales deployment and mergers and acquisitions has contributed to the company's growth and operational success. Reinhardt's ability to lead cross-functional teams has been instrumental in achieving project goals related to customer service optimization, showcasing her effectiveness in driving results within the food and beverages industry.