Samantha Staton

Samantha, or Sam as she likes to be called, has been a retail corporate account manager for major companies most of her career. As a talented project manager, she was highly regarded by her peers, making her a valued and respected team member. Sam has had a consistent record of achieving quarterly sales goals that resulted in high revenue growth year over year.

Most impactful, Sam developed and grew an exceptionally large territory of 98 retailers when working with MegaFood. She grew overall sales 25.98% in her territory. Her leadership and communication skills along with exceptional time management skills, made her highly productive. When it comes to product knowledge, Sam had the edge over her competitors. She was able to easily negotiate win-win solutions that gave her the in demand shelf-space she sought for her clients.

As a Key Account Manager at Whole Earth Marketing, Sam sold and marketed 8 different product lines in a two-state territory. Managed 152 retail accounts with an increase of 36 new accounts in 2011 adding significant revenue growth to the bottom line.

Sam prides herself on her ability to listen to what clients and customers are looking for then delivering this with excellence. Her clients often say that she offers exceptional customer service. Sam excels in implementing effective sales strategies to obtain key objectives, training, and presentations.

Accomplishments Include:

Key Accounts Sales Representative (Whole Earth Marketing). Consistent record of achieving quarterly sales goals resulting in 19% YOY growth.

Positive Achievement Award (Nordic Naturals). Salute to growth and accomplishments in the field using innovative techniques and tools.

Inside Sales Representative of the Quarter (Nordic Naturals). Received due to “Exceptional Customer Service and Extraordinary Support”. Assisted 96% of sales force to achieve an average of 104% of the annual goal.

Associates of Arts | Menlo College

Sam is solution-oriented and is an out-of-the-box thinker that is driven to deliver results with integrity. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Sam functions with an owner’s mindset and manages to look at the big picture while focusing on the small details that make a big impact!

Personal Accomplishments Include:

2014 Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and Wisconsin State Boxing Champion

Receiving a full-ride Women’s Soccer Scholarship and being a student-athlete with a full-time job

When Sam isn’t working she is cruising around on her quad skates or enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband and two boys. Cooking new or old recipes, Roller skating, Kayaking, hiking, and road-tripping are all activities they enjoy doing together, as a family.

Sam has been honored to be a mentor and contributor to Women’s Empowerment: a non-profit organization.