California: Selling in Retail vs. Foodservice with Jeff Kyer, VP of Sales - Retail at Portillo Sales & Marketing


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Feb 05 2025 28 mins  

This week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Jeff Kyer, VP of Sales and Retail at Portillo Sales & Marketing. Nick and Jeff traverse the intricate landscape of food service and retail sales, elucidating the distinct methodologies and strategies employed within each sector. Jeff, with his extensive background in retail food brokerage and his recent ascension to Vice President of Sales at Portillo Sales and Marketing, provides invaluable insights into the operational differences and market dynamics that define these two realms. As they explore the robust food service market in California, which boasts over 90,000 restaurants and generates more than $135 billion in annual sales, Nick and Jeff highlight the importance of strategic relationships and fact-based selling in an ever-evolving industry.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(03:37) Transitioning from Food Service to Retail Sales

(11:06) Understanding Schematic Design in Retail

(15:30) The Dynamics of Retail Sampling

(22:21) Pricing Strategies in Food Service

(28:15) Exploring the Dynamics of Food Service and Retail



RESOURCES

Portillo Sales


CONTACT 

Nick: [email protected]