Ryan Amundson
About Ryan Amundson
Ryan Amundson serves as the Manager of Business Development for Merchandising National Sales at US Foods, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in sales and analytics, having held various roles at US Foods and other companies, and he contributed to securing over $250 million in new business in 2022.
Current Role at US Foods
Ryan Amundson serves as the Manager of Business Development, Merchandising National Sales at US Foods since 2021. In this role, he manages the early customer life cycle process, focusing on projected product alignment and the integration of new customer relationships. He communicates with senior leadership regarding new customer opportunities and their financial projections. His responsibilities also include developing and leading a support team aimed at process improvements and meeting key performance objectives.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Ryan Amundson has held multiple positions at US Foods. He worked as a National Sales Representative from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as a Product and Pricing Analyst from 2017 to 2019. He then served as a Corporate Account Executive from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to significant business growth, including helping the Business Development team secure over $250 million in new business in 2022.
Educational Background
Ryan Amundson studied at Illinois State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Professional Sales from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, he attended James B. Conant High School from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in marketing principles and sales strategies.
Early Career Experience
Before joining US Foods, Ryan Amundson gained experience at C.H. Robinson as a Sales Transportation Representative from 2013 to 2015. He also worked at Lifetime Fitness as a Child Center Team Member from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Sales and Assistant Management Internship at Nordstrom in 2012. These roles contributed to his development in customer service and sales.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his current position, Ryan Amundson works closely with Category Management, Replenishment, Logistics, and the vendor community to develop profitable product proposals. He focuses on process improvements and addresses the development needs of his support team. His ability to manage customer relationships and align product offerings is critical to his role in business development.