Melissa Hosner
About Melissa Hosner
Melissa Hosner is an Area Marketing Manager at US Foods, where she has worked since 2018. She oversees marketing operations across multiple states, manages a substantial budget, and leads various marketing initiatives to drive sales growth.
Current Role as Area Marketing Manager
Melissa Hosner currently serves as the Area Marketing Manager at US Foods, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she operates from the Jackson, Mississippi Area and oversees Marketing Coordinators remotely, ensuring compliance with company brand standards. She manages a marketing budget exceeding $1 million across multiple markets, including Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle. Her responsibilities include leading the development and execution of marketing and sales activities, such as culinary events and promotions, aimed at driving sales and profit growth.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Prior to her current position, Melissa Hosner worked at US Foods in various capacities. She was a Marketing Coordinator for nine months in 2018 in the Montgomery, Alabama Area. Before that, she served as a Sales Support and Marketing Intern from 2017 to 2018 for nine months in Fairburn, Georgia. In these roles, she contributed to marketing initiatives and supported sales efforts within the organization.
Educational Background
Melissa Hosner holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mississippi State University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2021 to 2022. She also earned two Bachelor’s Degrees from Kennesaw State University, one in Marketing and another in Marketing and Criminology, completing her studies between 2013 and 2017. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her marketing expertise and strategic decision-making in her current role.
Marketing and Leadership Initiatives
In her role, Melissa Hosner leads various marketing initiatives, including the customization and distribution of marketing materials to support area-led activities. She encourages the use of approved social media channels and collaboration tools within her marketing team. Additionally, she provides strategic marketing counsel to area leadership, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing programs. Her efforts include assessing local sponsorship and partnership opportunities in collaboration with regional marketing leadership.
Involvement in Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority
Melissa Hosner served as the Vice President of Membership Recruitment for Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority while attending Kennesaw State University from 2015 to 2016. In this leadership role, she was responsible for overseeing recruitment strategies and initiatives, contributing to the organization's growth and member engagement during her tenure.