FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARSHFIELD, WI - December 9, 2024 | Nelson-Jameson, a leading distributor in the food processing industry, has announced that it is further expanding its Commercial Development Department with a new strategic account manager, Nick Manfred, to serve the company’s growing customer footprint across the country.
Manfred will lead commercial development and expansion in Ohio and areas in Pennsylvania near Nelson-Jameson’s newest distribution center in Pennsylvania, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.
“The Commercial Development Department serves Nelson-Jameson customers across the country, and bringing in new strategic account managers like Nick Manfred is evidence of that commitment,” says Nelson-Jameson President Mike Rindy. “With his experience in the food distribution space, Nick will be a valuable asset in helping to serve customers and partners in his region better.”
Nelson-Jameson strives to provide ongoing relationship management far beyond the point of sale and has sought new account managers who can excel in growth-focused development and customer care across all regions. Manfred spent nearly 10 years in the food distribution space, working with companies such as Kraft, Heinz, and Smucker’s.
“My primary goal is to help my customers solve their unique problems,” says Manfred. “Planning, organization, and relationship building are integral in the food processing space, and Nelson-Jameson is committed to building on all three of those pillars.”
Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it has expanded to offer a broad range of food processing products and services that help food and beverage organizations operate efficiently with the highest quality, food safety, and compliance standards. The company represents more than 1,000 vendors, distributes more than 78,000 curated products, and employs more than 260 people nationwide. The food processing industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, a transportation arm that provides delivery services from its Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas strategic distribution centers.
For more than 76 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food, beverage, and dairy processors with innovative products and a comprehensive set of solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company values delivering the exceptional for its customers by leading with the guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. Nelson-Jameson is a supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.
For more information, please visit www.nelsonjameson.com.
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