Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Alexander Ventouras

Summary

Experienced and forward-thinking sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of proven success in the food and beverage industry. Leveraging extensive knowledge in sales and marketing, along with exceptional negotiation skills, to drive business growth. Collaborative individual effectively communicates with internal and external customers, employing tact and diplomacy. Proactively researches and pursues new sales prospects to cultivate a robust client base. Deep understanding of operational and logistical aspects of the industry gained from extensive tenure at a broadline distributor.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Multi Unit Account Manager

Gordon Food Service
01.2015 - Current
  • Managed a large portfolio of accounts totalling $35million in annual business from small groups (Sequoia Restaurants) to midsize chains (Barcelos Flame Chicken/ DONNELLY Public Houses) & Meal Prep companies such as HelloFresh/7-Eleven Food Centre's
  • The role develops and serves regional accounts across Western Canada
  • Responsibilities included but not limited to growing & maintaining relationships in a customer facing role met with key contacts at all head offices
  • Seeking new opportunities while working closely with vendor community
  • Preparing business reviews, providing guidance to a team of indirect report staff, contact negotiations/compliance, sales growth & profitability
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.

National Multi-Unit Specialist – Hotels

Gordon Food Service
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Worked closely with Food and beverage directors, Executive Chefs, and hotel procurement teams
  • Successfully added over $1.5 million dollars of new business in produce category, alone
  • Notable customers included: Accor Fairmont Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Westin, Delta and Parq, HMS Host

District Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service
09.2015 - 04.2018
    • Grew territory from $1million to $4 million dollars
    • Won several internal sales contests
    • Notable customers included: Grouse Mountain, Pinnacle @ the Pier Hotel and several independent restaurants/meal prep

Partner Operator

Kefi Greek Kouzina
01.2006 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Fusion/casual fine dining
  • Full-service restaurant
  • Held many positions within this business
  • Chef, HR, Trainer, Marketing, procurement, etc.
  • Staff of 25 employees
  • Fusion/casual fine dining

Outside Sales

Pitney Bowes

Multi-Functional Copiers, Mail Machines

Small Business Sales

Info Touch Software

Software developer of intra/internet software that allowed pay per use or free access.

Inside Sales

Destiny Media Technology

Software development company focused on java script audio/video online media players.

Education

2-year Marketing Management Program - Professional Sales

BCIT

General Arts - Communications, business management & Political Science courses

Kwantlen University/College

Skills

  • Customer Facing
  • Sales presentation creation
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Sales Compensation Design
  • Networking
  • Marketing and sales
  • Sales team motivation
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Sales psychology
  • Consultative Sales Techniques
  • Sales enablement tools
  • Expert Problem Solving

Hobbies and Interests

  • Youth Soccer Coach
  • Volunteer at my Church
  • Sports: Soccer, Golf, Basketball
  • Food/Wine Festivals

Languages

Greek
Professional Working

Timeline

National Multi-Unit Specialist – Hotels

Gordon Food Service
04.2018 - 12.2021

District Sales Representative

Gordon Food Service
09.2015 - 04.2018

Regional Multi Unit Account Manager

Gordon Food Service
01.2015 - Current

Partner Operator

Kefi Greek Kouzina
01.2006 - 06.2019

General Arts - Communications, business management & Political Science courses

Kwantlen University/College

Outside Sales

Pitney Bowes

Small Business Sales

Info Touch Software

Inside Sales

Destiny Media Technology

2-year Marketing Management Program - Professional Sales

BCIT
Alexander Ventouras