Theresa Petkunas
About Theresa Petkunas
Theresa Petkunas is a National Sales Account Executive at US Foods, with extensive experience in food service distribution and customer development. She has held various roles in the industry since 1994, including positions at Gordon Food Service and Baldwin Wallace University, and holds an Associate's degree in Hospitality Management from The University of Akron.
Work at US Foods
Theresa Petkunas has been employed at US Foods as a National Sales Account Executive since 2019. In this role, she operates in the Columbus, Ohio area and focuses on managing customer relationships and sales processes. Her responsibilities include utilizing CRM tools to enhance customer interactions and drive sales performance.
Previous Experience at Gordon Food Service
Theresa Petkunas has extensive experience at Gordon Food Service, where she held multiple roles over a span of 19 years. She began as a Direct Sales Representative from 1994 to 2002 in the Cleveland/Akron Ohio area. Later, she served as a Customer Development Specialist in various sectors, including Healthcare and Education, from 2002 to 2017. Her roles involved strategic planning and contract maximization.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Petkunas studied Hospitality Management at The University of Akron, where she earned an Associate's degree. Her educational background supports her expertise in broad line food service distribution and menu consultation and development. She applies her knowledge to enhance client offerings and engage in market analysis.
Management Experience
Theresa has held management positions, including her role as Dining Services Manager at Baldwin Wallace University from 2018 to 2019. In her management practices, she emphasizes servant leadership, focusing on team support and development. This approach contributes to effective team dynamics and operational success.
Market Analysis and Business Growth
Theresa Petkunas engages in market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business growth. This analytical approach allows her to make informed decisions that align with market demands and enhance the overall performance of the organizations she works with.