Kathy Bean
About Kathy Bean
Kathy Bean serves as the Director of National Sales and Service at US Foods, a position she has held since 2018. With over two decades of experience in the food service industry, she has held various roles at US Foods and previously worked at Yankee Alliance.
Current Role at US Foods
Kathy Bean holds the position of Director, National Sales and Service at US Foods since 2018. In this role, she oversees national sales strategies and service initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth. Additionally, she serves as the Field Effectiveness Captain since 2017, focusing on optimizing field operations and ensuring effective sales practices across the organization.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Kathy Bean has extensive experience at US Foods, where she worked for over 20 years in various roles. She served as a Healthcare Account Manager from 2001 to 2016, managing key healthcare accounts and fostering relationships with clients. Prior to that, she was a Sales Training Manager from 1999 to 2001, where she developed training programs for sales staff. Her career at US Foods began as an Alliant Link Direct/Dot Com Specialist from 1995 to 1999, where she contributed to online sales initiatives.
Experience at Yankee Alliance
Kathy Bean worked as a Relationship Manager at Yankee Alliance from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she was responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring that the needs of the members were met effectively. Her experience at Yankee Alliance added to her expertise in relationship management within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Bean earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Speech Communication from the University of Rhode Island, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. This educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which are essential in her roles in sales and client management.