Kyle Youngs
About Kyle Youngs
Kyle Youngs is a Territory Sales Manager at US Foods with a strong background in retail sales and marketing. He has held various positions in the industry, including roles at PRESENCE and Whole Foods Market, and possesses expertise in merchandise planning and promotional strategy.
Work at US Foods
Kyle Youngs currently serves as a Territory Sales Manager (Retail) at US Foods, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on managing sales operations and developing relationships within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. His responsibilities include implementing sales strategies and enhancing customer engagement to drive revenue growth.
Previous Experience at PRESENCE
Kyle Youngs worked at PRESENCE from 2013 to 2021, where he held two key positions. Initially, he was a Territory Sales Representative for four years, followed by a role as National Account Executive for another four years. His tenure at PRESENCE involved developing sales strategies and managing client accounts to improve market presence.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Youngs studied at the University of Minnesota, focusing on Trade and Development, where he achieved a degree in Applied Economics from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he attended Normandale Community College, earning an Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Economics and graduating with honors from 2003 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in merchandise planning and planogram development.
Background in Retail Management
Kyle Youngs has a strong background in retail management, having worked at Whole Foods Market as an Associate Grocery Team Leader from 2011 to 2013 and at Lunds & Byerlys as a Grocery Supervisor from 2007 to 2011. His experience in these roles contributed to his understanding of marketing and promotional strategies, particularly in the natural and organic retail sector.
Sales Experience at Hodo
In 2022, Kyle Youngs briefly worked at Hodo as National Sales (East) for five months in Oakland, California. His role involved overseeing sales initiatives and contributing to the company's market expansion efforts within the East region.