Kristin Burggraaff
About Kristin Burggraaff
Kristin Burggraaff is a Territory Sales Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2009. She has a diverse background in sales and operations, with previous roles at Gap Inc., Regis Corporation, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
Work at US Foods
Kristin Burggraaff has served as a Territory Sales Manager at US Foods since 2009. In this role, she works closely with brokers to establish pricing deviations on behalf of customers, demonstrating her negotiation skills. She streamlines the order process by creating customer-specific order guides, which enhances efficiency for her clients. Kristin manages customer operations, including order fulfillment and product recovery, ensuring that all aspects of the customer experience are addressed. Her proactive leadership style emphasizes executing detailed project plans while maintaining a strategic perspective.
Previous Experience
Before joining US Foods, Kristin Burggraaff held various positions that contributed to her expertise in sales and operations. She worked at Regis Corporation as a Benefit’s Acquisition Lead from 2006 to 2009 and as an Operations Coordinator from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she was a Sales Representative at Gap Inc. from 1991 to 1992 and a Service Administrator at MicroAge from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, she served as an Alpine Ski Instructor at Crested Butte Mountain Resort from 1988 to 1989.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Burggraaff studied at Burnsville High School, where she completed her general education from 1979 to 1983. She then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at Western Colorado University, attending from 1983 to 1988. Her educational background has equipped her with strong interpersonal and communication skills, which facilitate collaboration across functional teams. Kristin's expertise includes navigating decision-making processes to grow new business organically and providing comprehensive service to various departments within customer organizations.
Skills and Leadership Style
Kristin Burggraaff possesses a proactive leadership style that focuses on executing detailed project plans while maintaining a strategic perspective. She has a proven track record of navigating and reaching decision makers, which is essential for business growth. Her strong interpersonal and communication skills enable her to collaborate effectively across functional teams, driving organizational change and business results. Kristin adopts a consultative approach to sales, offering suggestions to strengthen customer businesses and ensuring comprehensive service across procurement, transportation, and credit departments.