Type Of Business:
Distribution company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Sales; Management
Major Product/SVS:
National brands; Closeouts
Favorite Business Publication:
Business Week; Forbes; Entrepreneur; Fortune; Griffin Report
Hobbies/Sports:
Football; Baseball
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing, Pace University, NY
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Wholesale Distributor; National Food Distributors Association; National Soft Drink Association; National Confectioners Association; Food Marketing Institute; Independent Grocers Alliance
Industry:
Sales & Distribution
Date of Distinction:
12/20/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
He is a fair and assertive problem solver. He makes his employees part of the solution not part of the problem.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Running a successful business
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Finding cures for cancer and other terminal illnesses.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was starting his own company.
Charity:
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; American Cancer Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to experience.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he has been in the food industry since the age of 15, and became a store manager at 17 years old. It has been a natural progression for him.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing daily operations; Approving purchase and sales decisions; Researching new items and opportunities
Education Certifications:
Workshops/Seminars: Active Listening; Time Management; Stress Management; Buying Motion; Quaker Oats Sales Seminar; ECR Seminar; Spectra Training; Category Management; Harvard Graphics
Awards/Honors:
White Rose Foods Broker Salesperson of the Year (1993); Broker Headquarters Salesman of the Year (1993); Broker Headquarters Salesperson of the Year (1992); Nissin Foods Awards (1992); Broker Sales Manager of the Year (1989); Yoo-Hoo Sales Award; Retail Sales Supervisor of the Year (1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Mancini hopes to continue expanding the business.