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Brant Clardy

@brantsclardy

CPG sales leader driving growth with Kroger and Albertsons through insights, promotional strategy, and strong retailer partnerships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a senior sales leadership role in CPG where I can lead major retail accounts such as Kroger and Albertsons, drive revenue and distribution growth, and contribute to long-term brand success. Prefer remote or flexible-location roles with a collaborative, results-driven culture.

Senior CPG sales leader with 20+ years driving revenue, distribution, and private label/branded program growth across major national retailers, including Kroger, Albertsons, H-E-B, Save-A-Lot, and Fiesta Mart. Proven success delivering profitable promotional strategies, expanding distribution, and building strong retailer partnerships across multi-division retail.

Extensive background in protein and value-added categories from leadership roles at JBS, Smithfield, and Tyson Foods, where he generated multi-million-pound volume gains, led case-ready program development, and delivered sustained sales and margin growth. Skilled in category insights, forecasting, joint business planning, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams.

Recognized for strategic leadership, customer engagement, and consistently delivering results in complex, competitive retail environments. Passionate about growing brands, strengthening customer relationships, and driving high-impact retail execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Regional Sales Manager

JBS USA

Jan 2021 - Nov 2025 (4 years 10 months)

Managed major retailer business, driving volume, distribution, and margin growth across Albertsons, H-E-B, and regional accounts. Led forecasting, promo planning, and cross-functional alignment with plant, supply chain, and finance teams. Delivered multi-million-pound volume gains and strengthened key customer partnerships in the protein category.

Forecasting Customer Development Cross Functional Collaboration Sales Growth Promotional Activities Account Management

Regional Sales Manager

Smithfield Foods

Jan 2010 - Jan 2021 (11 years)

Managed key accounts including Save-A-Lot and A&P, driving sales, distribution, and margin growth across fresh and marinated pork. Led forecasting, inventory alignment, and cross-functional execution with plant, supply chain, and marketing teams. Delivered major volume gains and launched successful case-ready and branded programs.

Key Account Management Forecasting Inventory Alignment Business Development Promotional Activities

Customer Development – Kroger

Tyson Foods

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)

Managed the Kroger account across fresh and packaged meat, driving sales, distribution, and promotional execution. Led customer development, retail merchandising, and forecasting to support weekly demand and program planning. Collaborated with Kroger teams and internal cross-functional groups to improve execution, grow volume, and strengthen the customer relationship.

Customer Development Retail Merchandising Account Management Sales Forecasting

National Account Manager – Kroger

Daymon Worldwide

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 (6 years)

Supported Kroger’s private label programs through category management, strategic planning, and retail sales execution. Analyzed category data to identify opportunities, improve assortment, and support merchandising plans. Collaborated with suppliers, brokers, and Kroger teams to drive sales growth and strengthen private brand performance.

Category Management Retail Sales Strategic Planning