OUR VALUES

Relationships

Building relationships with our clients, customers and colleagues.

Product Knowledge

Helping your product gain the right shelf space and the best shelf space.

Brand Building

Quickly growing your brand identity and brand awareness in target markets.

OUR AWARDS

Rep of the Year

 2008  |  2010

Vendor of the Year

 2005  |  2006  |  2007  |  2009  |  2012  |  2014

Candy Hall Of Fame

Bill Senders  |  Jim Senders  |  Rick Leblanc  |  Walt Freed

Vendor of the Year

2014

Rep of the Year

2010  |  2011  |  2014

OUR ROUNDTABLE EVENT

Annual Roundtable Planning Sessions

Cost-effective tool for broker/sales managers annual sales planning

RSM meets one-on-one with every KSG Key Account Reps

Annual Program Development Form initiated by KSG Rep and authorized by RSM

20-30 minute sessions per representative to set priorities in every major account.

Result: Constructive & Productive 6 to 12 month calendar by Manufacturer and by Key Account.

Annual Roundtable Guest Speakers

  • 2001   Darrell Web (President, Fred Meyer, former President, QFC)

  • 2002   Tim Rose (Senior Vice President GMM Corp Foods & Sundries, Costco)

  • 2003   Bill Long (CEO, WINCO Foods)

  • 2004   John Harris (President, Bi-Mart)

  • 2005   Greg Johnson (Vice President HCC/Merchandising, Fred Meyer)

  • 2006   Tom Furphy (Managing Director CPG Partner Development, AMAZON.com)

  • 2007   Dale Ratcliff (General Manager of Customer Satisfaction, Tesoro)

  • 2008   George Bartell (Chairman & CEO, Bartell Drug)

  • 2009   Ray Burtner (General Manager, Unified Grocers)

  • 2010   Tim Cote (Vice President, Plaid Pantry)

  • 2011   Greg Johnson (VP HCC/Merchandising Fred Meyer)

  • 2012   Justin Erickson (CEO Harbor Wholesale)

  • 2013   Mark Clark (Drugstore.com)

  • 2014   Rod & Rob Retirement

  • 2015   Michael Tyson  (Haggens)