Mackenzie Knapp
About Mackenzie Knapp
Mackenzie Knapp is an Area Specialist Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in marketing, having held various roles within the company and earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of New Hampshire.
Current Role as Area Specialist Manager
Mackenzie Knapp currently serves as the Area Specialist Manager at US Foods, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she leads a team of Specialists and Chefs, focusing on driving penetration and growth in assigned categories through consultative sales activities. Her responsibilities include participating in sales planning meetings with Merchandising leadership to allocate resources effectively and promote collaboration across the area.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Mackenzie Knapp has extensive experience at US Foods, having worked in various roles since 2012. She began as a Northeast Region Marketing Specialist from 2012 to 2013, followed by a position as Marketing Specialist from 2013 to 2016. She then transitioned to Corporate Sales Trainer from 2016 to 2017 and served as Area Marketing Manager for one year from 2017 to 2018. This diverse experience has contributed to her current expertise in sales and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Mackenzie Knapp earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of New Hampshire's Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. She attended the university from 2004 to 2007, where she developed foundational knowledge in marketing principles that she applies in her professional roles.
Leadership and Team Development
In her current role, Mackenzie Knapp conducts performance reviews and identifies coaching and developmental opportunities for her team. This focus on team development aims to minimize turnover and enhance overall team performance. She advocates for the use of systems and technology, such as SFDC and USF Online, to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.