James Anast
About James Anast
James Anast is an Area Marketing Manager at US Foods, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in marketing and sales, with previous roles at US Foods and Shiseido, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Dominican University.
Current Role as Area Marketing Manager
James Anast currently serves as the Area Marketing Manager at US Foods, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies tailored to the Lake Michigan Area. His focus includes enhancing brand visibility and driving sales growth through targeted marketing initiatives.
Experience at US Foods
James Anast has extensive experience at US Foods, where he has held multiple roles. He began as a Sales Coordinator from 2017 to 2020, followed by a position as Area Marketing Coordinator for 8 months in 2020. He then transitioned to the role of National Sales Account Coordinator from 2020 to 2021, before assuming his current position as Area Marketing Manager in 2021.
Background in Brand Marketing at Shiseido
Prior to his tenure at US Foods, James Anast worked at Shiseido. He served as a Brand Marketing Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and as an Account Executive from 2013 to 2017. His roles at Shiseido involved supporting brand initiatives and managing client accounts across the Greater Chicago Area, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Educational Background at Dominican University
James Anast earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Dominican University. He attended the university from 2009 to 2013, where he developed a foundational understanding of business principles and marketing strategies.
Early Career at Randstad
James Anast began his professional career at Randstad, where he worked as a Retail Sales Specialist from 2009 to 2013. This role provided him with initial exposure to sales and customer engagement, contributing to his skill set in the marketing and sales domains.